JOHN D. ?BUD? HAWK ELEMENTARY AT JACKSON PARK

John D. ?Bud? Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Central Kitsap School District school district, located in BREMERTON, WA with about 493 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, John D. ?Bud? Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John D. “Bud” Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park is a public elementary school located in Bremerton, Washington, serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Bremerton School District. The school is named in honor of John D. “Bud” Hawk, a Bremerton local and Medal of Honor recipient who served with distinction during World War II. The facility is situated within the Jackson Park housing community, creating a unique neighborhood-centric environment that fosters a strong sense of community for military-connected families and local residents alike.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and social-emotional learning, often emphasizing a supportive culture that values inclusivity and student well-being. Because of its location, the school maintains a long-standing partnership with the local military community, which often informs its programming and outreach. Bud Hawk Elementary focuses on preparing students for success in middle school through a structured curriculum that balances core academics with opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, aiming to develop both the character and intellect of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact John D. ?Bud? Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park at (360) 662-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.