Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park's student population of 458 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Patriots
School Rankings
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park's ranking?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park is ranked #744 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park often compared to?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Kitsap Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park?
458 students attend John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park offer ?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park part of?
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary At Jackson Park is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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