Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School's ranking?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School often compared to?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ordway Elementary School, Odyssey Multiage Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School?
349 students attend Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School offer ?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School part of?
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School is part of Bainbridge Island School District.
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