North Mason School District

Belfair, Washington — 7 schools

2,309
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$16,866
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Mason School District operates 7 public schools serving 2,309 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,337 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mason County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,866 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.5% local, 70.8% state, and 15.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $88,299 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #165 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 291.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.3% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

North Mason Senior High School accounts for 31.5% of all North Mason School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Mason School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Mason School District school enrollment varies 14× across entities

North Mason School District school enrollment ranges from 54 students (lowest) to 735 students (highest), a spread of 681 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Mason School District student-counselor ratio is 292:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within North Mason School District is typically wider than the North Mason School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Mason School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Mason School District is typically wider than the North Mason School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.7%
Federal
70.8%
State
13.5%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
165 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mason County county, where this district is located.

$1,030
Studio/mo
$1,032
1 BR/mo
$1,354
2 BR/mo
$1,883
3 BR/mo
$2,097
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,299
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in North Mason School District.

White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 8.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
291.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Mason School District

School Enrollment
North Mason Senior High School
735
Sand Hill Elementary
537
Hawkins Middle School
485
Belfair Elementary
392
North Mason Homelink Program
73
James a. Taylor High School
61
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
54

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Mason School District?

North Mason School District has 7 schools, including 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 2,309 students.

How much does North Mason School District spend per student?

North Mason School District spends $16,866 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #165 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in North Mason School District?

The average teacher salary in North Mason School District is $88,299 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Mason School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mason County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of North Mason School District?

North Mason School District students are 60.3% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Mason School District?

North Mason School District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #165 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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