Odyssey Multiage Program

9530 NE High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

177 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Odyssey Multiage Program, located on the campus of Wilkes Elementary School in Bainbridge Island, Washington, is a unique public school choice program that emphasizes a student-centered, holistic approach to learning. Serving students in grades 1 through 5, the program is defined by its "multiage" structure, where students are grouped into mixed-grade classrooms. This design fosters a strong sense of community and allows children to learn at their own pace, often staying with the same teacher for multiple years to build deep, supportive academic relationships.

At its core, the Odyssey program prioritizes project-based learning, social-emotional development, and a collaborative partnership between parents and educators. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and thematic, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through hands-on activities, critical thinking, and collaborative group work. By emphasizing self-direction and community involvement, the program aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the complexities of middle school and beyond.

177

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey Multiage Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	12
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
138 (80.7%)
Two or More
18 (10.5%)
Hispanic
12 (7.0%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (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)780-1646
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 22