Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch

4704 Blakely Ave NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Capt. Johnston Blakely Elementary School, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Bainbridge Island School District, it is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence while maintaining a strong commitment to the social and emotional development of its students, often utilizing the island's natural surroundings to enhance the educational experience and promote outdoor learning.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which are hallmarks of the Bainbridge Island educational community. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting diverse learning styles, Blakely Elementary aims to build a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Its location in a quiet, residential area of the island contributes to a safe and focused atmosphere, making it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood and a focal point for families transitioning into the district’s elementary program.

356

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	22
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
280 (79.8%)
Two or More
35 (10.0%)
Hispanic
22 (6.3%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bainbridge Island School District
Phone:	(206)842-4752
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 76