Poulsbo Elementary School

poulsboelementary.nkschools.org/

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Poulsbo Elementary School, located in the North Kitsap School District, serves a close-knit community in Poulsbo, Washington. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment programs that encourage curiosity and critical thinking.

The school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to collaboration between staff, students, and families. With a focus on creating a welcoming campus culture, Poulsbo Elementary utilizes various support systems and modern educational strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Whether through their emphasis on early literacy, math proficiency, or character-building initiatives, the school strives to provide a safe and inspiring space where every student can grow and thrive.

487

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poulsbo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	73
Black	7
Asian	32
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
305 (62.6%)
Hispanic
73 (15.0%)
Two or More
66 (13.6%)
Asian
32 (6.6%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	North Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)396-3500
Website:	http://poulsboelementary.nkschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 29

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70