SOUTH COLBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Colby Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the South Kitsap School District school district, located in Port Orchard, WA with about 337 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, South Colby 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.
South Colby Elementary is a public school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving students in the South Kitsap School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The school typically serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.
The school is known for its commitment to maintaining a collaborative culture between educators, families, and students. Like many schools in the South Kitsap district, South Colby emphasizes high academic standards while providing various support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By blending traditional curriculum with enrichment activities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement in a safe, community-oriented setting.
For more information, contact South Colby Elementary at (360) 443-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
SOUTH COLBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Port Orchard, WA with about 337 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Kitsap School District
- Total Students:
- 337
- Teachers:
- 19.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 337 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH COLBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Two or more races
- 12.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.