- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belfair, WA
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530579003644
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Belfair · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Belfair, WA.
School address
District: North Mason School District · Washington
NCES ID 530579003644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+115.4%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530579003644 · Belfair, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 27:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mason Senior High School (735 students)
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+115.4%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center 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
- Belfair Elemen
Belfair Elementary
392 students
- North Mason Ho 73
North Mason Homelink Program
73 students
- This school 54
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
54 students
What this shows Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center compares
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mason Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belfair Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mason Homelink Program | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center'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
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
How many students attend Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center has 54 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belfair, WA. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is 27:1, which is 53% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
34.6% of students at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Belfair, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center rank among schools in Belfair?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center ranks #3 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 Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center, 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.