- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belfair, WA
Belfair Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belfair Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530579000857
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfair Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Belfair · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belfair Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfair Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Belfair, WA.
School address
District: North Mason School District · Washington
NCES ID 530579000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Belfair Elementary shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 530579000857 · Belfair, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 13.1:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mason Senior High School (735 students)
Belfair Elementary shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Belfair Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Mason Se
North Mason Senior High School
735 students
- Sand Hill Elem
Sand Hill Elementary
537 students
- Hawkins Middle
Hawkins Middle School
485 students
- This school
Belfair Elementary
392 students
- North Mason Ho 73
North Mason Homelink Program
73 students
- James a. Taylo 61
James a. Taylor High School
61 students
What this shows Belfair Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belfair Elementary compares
Belfair Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,296
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Belfair Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Mason School District reports $17,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belfair Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mason Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Mason Homelink Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James a. Taylor High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfair Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Belfair
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belfair Elementary
How many students attend Belfair Elementary?
Belfair Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belfair, WA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfair Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belfair Elementary?
40.6% of students at Belfair Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfair Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belfair Elementary is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Belfair, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfair Elementary?
Belfair Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belfair Elementary rank among schools in Belfair?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfair Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Belfair, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belfair on the city page.
What other schools are in North Mason School District?
Besides Belfair Elementary, North Mason School District also operates North Mason Senior High School (735 students), Sand Hill Elementary (537 students), and Hawkins Middle School (485 students). See the North Mason School District district page for the complete list.