At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
300
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bremerton. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Bremerton School District. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (36.4%) and White (33.9%). English learners represent 11% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.43 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.43
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.9%
- Hispanic36.4%
- Black6.4%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial17%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bremerton School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Naval Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
Crownhill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Kitsap Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
336 reported students
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
Bremerton Homelink Program
Elementary · Grades KG–08
72 reported students
Armin Jahr Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 reported students
Public schools near West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Bremerton School District | PK–05 | 269 | 1.2 mi |
| Crownhill Elementary School Elementary · Bremerton School District | PK–05 | 317 | 1.2 mi |
| Bremerton Homelink Program Elementary · Bremerton School District | KG–08 | 72 | 1.2 mi |
| Kitsap Lake Elementary Elementary · Bremerton School District | KG–05 | 336 | 1.6 mi |
| John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park Elementary · Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 464 | 2.8 mi |
| Armin Jahr Elementary Elementary · Bremerton School District | KG–05 | 495 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
What grades does West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy serve?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bremerton School District.
How many students attend West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 511 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 283 students and 20.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bremerton School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy in?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is part of Bremerton School District, based in Bremerton, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Naval Avenue Elementary School (1.2 mi), Crownhill Elementary School (1.2 mi), Bremerton Homelink Program (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.