Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#11 out of 2113 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School's ranking?
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School often compared to?
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halilts Elementary School, Ordway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School?
364 students attend Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School?
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School offer ?
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School part of?
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School is part of Bainbridge Island School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
Amazing teachers, and principal. Our daughter attended Blakely and thrived. It set her up nicely to make that difficult transition into middle school.
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