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Barker Creek Community School

1400 McWilliams Road, Bremerton, WA 98311Central Kitsap School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
530
Students
Total enrolled
$19,805
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 38% vs nat'l
33.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 118% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 530 students in grades KG–12 in Bremerton, Washington.
38% above average funding
District spends $19,805 per pupil, 38% more than the national average of $14,347.
33.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Barker Creek Community School is a large other in Bremerton, Washington, serving grades KG–12 with 530 students. The district invests $19,805 per student — 38% above the national average of $14,347, with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Barker Creek Community School

530
Total Students
33.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution265 male · 260 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 261 students
Student Composition
63%
12%
17%
Asian2%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black3%
Multiracial17%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530108003622

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,805Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,805
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,714
Student Support$3,763
Administration$2,377
Operations$2,971
Other$1,981
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,805 spent per student, an estimated $8,774 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
16%
State government
66.5%
Local (property tax)
15.8%
Federal programs
17.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,805/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Emerald Heights ElementaryClear Creek Elementary SchoolJohn D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson ParkSilver Ridge Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Ridgetop Middle SchoolCentral Kitsap Middle SchoolFairview Middle School
↓
High School
Central Kitsap High SchoolOlympic High SchoolKlahowya Secondary
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyKitsap County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCentral Kitsap School District →
Phone: (360)662-2570
NCES ID: 530108003622
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bremerton seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Central Kitsap School District
High
Central Kitsap High School
1,659 students · 09–12
● 45 opp32% FRL
High
Olympic High School
1,162 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
Klahowya Secondary
969 students · 06–12
● 45 opp32% FRL
Mid
Ridgetop Middle School
744 students · 06–08
● 45 opp41% FRL
Mid
Central Kitsap Middle School
633 students · 06–08
● 45 opp36% FRL
Mid
Fairview Middle School
609 students · 06–08
● 40 opp55% FRL
Elem
Emerald Heights Elementary
479 students · PK–05
● 45 opp32% FRL
Elem
Clear Creek Elementary School
461 students · PK–05
● 45 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1400 McWilliams Road, Bremerton, WA 98311
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.