Enrollment
286
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poulsbo, WA
Hilder Pearson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilder Pearson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530576000853
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilder Pearson Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Poulsbo · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilder Pearson Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilder Pearson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Poulsbo, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilder Pearson Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilder Pearson Elementary
Hilder Pearson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Poulsbo, Washington, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Poulsbo's public schools, it stands alongside Vinland Elementary (527 students): Hilder Pearson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.5:1).
North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students) and Poulsbo Middle School (713 students) alongside Hilder Pearson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hilder Pearson Elementary compares
Hilder Pearson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Hilder Pearson Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kitsap School District, which includes Hilder Pearson Elementary.
$17,822
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hilder Pearson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilder Pearson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Poulsbo
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilder Pearson Elementary
How many students attend Hilder Pearson Elementary?
Hilder Pearson Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poulsbo, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilder Pearson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilder Pearson Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Hilder Pearson Elementary?
21.7% of students at Hilder Pearson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilder Pearson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilder Pearson Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Poulsbo, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilder Pearson Elementary?
Hilder Pearson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hilder Pearson Elementary rank among schools in Poulsbo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilder Pearson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Poulsbo, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Poulsbo on the city page.
Is Hilder Pearson Elementary a good school?
Hilder Pearson Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Kitsap School District?
Besides Hilder Pearson Elementary, North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), and Kingston High School (602 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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