Ordway Elementary

8555 Madison Ave NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

364 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ordway Elementary School, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Part of the Bainbridge Island School District, the school is well-known for its emphasis on project-based learning and a deeply integrated arts program. Its educational philosophy focuses on fostering a collaborative community environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of stewardship for their local environment.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong parent involvement and a supportive community culture that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Situated in a picturesque Pacific Northwest setting, Ordway often utilizes its surroundings to enhance learning, offering students opportunities to engage with nature and the unique geography of Bainbridge Island. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on inclusive practices, Ordway Elementary is widely considered a cornerstone of the island's commitment to high-quality public education.

364

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ordway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	44
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	51

White
247 (68.0 %)
Two or More
51 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
44 (12.1 %)
Asian
18 (5.0 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Bainbridge Island School District
Phone:	(206)780-1470
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 84