BURLEY GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burley Glenwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Kitsap School District school district, located in PORT ORCHARD, WA with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 27 teachers, Burley Glenwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Burley Glenwood Elementary, located in Port Orchard, Washington, is a public school serving students within the South Kitsap School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the South Kitsap district, Burley Glenwood emphasizes a supportive environment that aims to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

As a community-focused institution, the school typically engages families through various programs, parent-teacher associations, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage active involvement in the learning process. The faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their student population through differentiated instruction and a commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive school culture. By balancing academic rigor with a nurturing atmosphere, Burley Glenwood Elementary strives to ensure that its students build the essential skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Burley Glenwood Elementary at (360) 443-3110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.