South Colby Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Port Orchard, Washington 98366 · South Kitsap School District
#116 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#4384 of 50,301 nationally
About South Colby Elementary
South Colby Elementary is a public elementary located in Port Orchard, in the South Kitsap School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 116th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 276.
There are 16 schools in Port Orchard; South Colby Elementary ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Colby Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Colby Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Sedgwick Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 1.7 km away
Manchester Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 3.7 km away
Orchard Heights Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 4.2 km away
Madrona Heights
Port Orchard · Public other · Grades PK–PK
56 students · 4.3 km away
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students · 4.5 km away
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 6.0 km away
East Port Orchard Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 6.2 km away
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,448 students · 6.3 km away
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 7.2 km away
Catalyst Public Schools
Bremerton · Charter other · Grades K–9
504 students · 7.8 km away
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275 students
Franklin Elementary
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274 students
Lidgerwood Elementary
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Mt View Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Colby Elementary a good school?
South Colby Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #116 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Colby Elementary rank in Washington?
South Colby Elementary ranks #116 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #4384 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Colby Elementary?
South Colby Elementary had 276 students in 2025.
Is South Colby Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Colby Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Colby Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Colby Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.