EAST PORT ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Port Orchard 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 419 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 26 teachers, East Port Orchard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

East Port Orchard Elementary is a public school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving students in grades K-5 within the South Kitsap School District. Situated in a residential area, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for elementary-aged children.

As part of the South Kitsap district, the school aligns with broader state educational standards while emphasizing a community-oriented approach to instruction. The staff at East Port Orchard generally focuses on fostering inclusive classrooms and engaging parents in the educational process to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. The school’s physical location on Hoover Avenue places it centrally within the community, making it a key hub for local families and extracurricular school activities.

For more information, contact East Port Orchard Elementary at (360) 443-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.