- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hilder Pearson Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530576000853 · Poulsbo, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.1:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kitsap High School (1,098 students)
Hilder Pearson Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hilder Pearson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kitsap H
North Kitsap High School
1,098 students
- Poulsbo Middle
Poulsbo Middle School
713 students
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
602 students
- Vinland Elemen
Vinland Elementary
527 students
- Poulsbo Elemen
Poulsbo Elementary School
487 students
- This school 286
Hilder Pearson Elementary
286 students
What this shows Hilder Pearson Elementary reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilder Pearson Elementary compares
Hilder Pearson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for North Kitsap School District reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~286 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.