Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Esquire Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esquire Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Esquire Hills Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esquire Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esquire Hills Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1309 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
46%
49%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esquire Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Esquire Hills Elementary School is ranked #1309 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Esquire Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Esquire Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Esquire Hills Elementary School?
273 students attend Esquire Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Esquire Hills Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esquire Hills Elementary School?
Esquire Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Esquire Hills Elementary School offer ?
Esquire Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Esquire Hills Elementary School part of?
Esquire Hills Elementary School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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