Hidden Creek Elementary School

5455 CONVERSE ROAD SE
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98367

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hidden Creek Elementary School, located on Converse Road SE in Port Orchard, Washington, serves as a central hub of learning for the local community within the South Kitsap School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic program, Hidden Creek Elementary is known for its commitment to building a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The school prioritizes a safe and nurturing campus culture, utilizing collaborative partnerships with families to ensure each student feels valued and prepared for future success. By integrating modern educational practices with a student-centered approach, Hidden Creek aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning while preparing its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

399

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hidden Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	75
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	41
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

White
247 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
75 (18.8 %)
Two or More
41 (10.3 %)
Asian
14 (3.5 %)
American Indian
10 (2.5 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)

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:	South Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)443-3050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 52

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64