Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard Gordon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Gordon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richard Gordon Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Gordon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Gordon Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#504 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Richard Gordon Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Gordon Elementary School is ranked #504 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Richard Gordon Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Gordon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Wolfle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Richard Gordon Elementary School?
404 students attend Richard Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Richard Gordon Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Gordon Elementary School?
Richard Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Richard Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Richard Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richard Gordon Elementary School part of?
Richard Gordon Elementary School is part of North Kitsap School District.
School Reviews
4 6/20/2022
When I went to Richard Gordon, I thought I was going to be pretty scary. But, not really! It was very fun learning, and surprisingly- not boring as I thought it would be. Fourth Grade was the best, even though for me, and everyone, it was a shorter year because of the cancellation from Covid. We were going to do a play about the California Gold Rush, but Covid hit & we did not get to do the play. Besides that, all the years at Gordon were great! (except 5th grade, while I was in online learning. THAT was pretty darn rough. ) But besides that, I loved Gordon. :)
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