Suquamish Tribal Education Department

The Suquamish Tribal Education Department is an active, non-charter regular public school district based at 16301 Creative Dr NW in Poulsbo, Washington. Nestled within the midsize suburban environment of the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard metropolitan area, this single-school district is organized to offer instruction spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a focused learning community of 74 students, with current active enrollments concentrated throughout the middle and high school grade levels (grades 6 through 12). Its location offers a unique blend of suburban accessibility and focused community care, serving families in Washington’s 23rd State Legislative and 6th US Congressional districts.

The district stands out for its vibrant student body and remarkably small class sizes, offering an environment rich in individualized attention. The student population includes 42 male and 32 female learners, with a diverse demographic composition primarily highlighted by multiracial students (30) and American Indian students (29), alongside Hispanic (7) and White (8) scholars. Supporting this close-knit student body is a robust team of approximately 42 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 26 FTE teachers, nearly 5 instructional aides, and nearly 11 support staff professionals, yielding an extraordinarily low student-to-teacher ratio of under 3 to 1. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, the Suquamish Tribal Education Department represents a highly supportive, resource-intensive educational environment tailored to foster personal academic growth and strong community connections.