At a glance
Reported students
551
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
40.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
448
Barker Creek Community School: 551 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
40.2:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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
- 713
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 31.3:1
What the reported data says about Barker Creek Community School
Barker Creek Community School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Bremerton. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Central Kitsap School District. NCES reports 551 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 40.2:1, above the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 White (64.6%) and multiracial (16.7%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barker Creek Community School
- 1How do the reported 40.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 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
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.6%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial16.7%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Central Kitsap School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Kitsap Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
564 reported students
Fairview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
620 reported students
Emerald Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Clear Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Silver Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Public schools near Barker Creek Community School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Public Schools Other · Charter · Catalyst Public Schools | KG–09 | 504 | 3.6 mi |
| Special Services Other · Bremerton School District | PK–PK | 15 | 4.2 mi |
| Bainbridge Special Education Services Other · Bainbridge Island School District | PK–12 | 27 | 5.2 mi |
| Explorer Academy Other · South Kitsap School District | KG–12 | 286 | 6 mi |
| Chief Kitsap Academy Other · Suquamish Tribal Education Department | KG–12 | 74 | 6.3 mi |
| Madrona Heights Other · South Kitsap School District | PK–PK | 56 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barker Creek Community School
What grades does Barker Creek Community School serve?
Barker Creek Community School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Central Kitsap School District.
How many students attend Barker Creek Community School?
Barker Creek Community School reported 551 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 713 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barker Creek Community School?
The calculated ratio is 40.2:1, based on 551 students and 13.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barker Creek Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barker Creek Community School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Kitsap School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barker Creek Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.3% 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 Barker Creek Community School in?
Barker Creek Community School is part of Central Kitsap School District, based in Bremerton, WA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barker Creek Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Catalyst Public Schools (3.6 mi), Special Services (4.2 mi), Bainbridge Special Education Services (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.