Enrollment
73
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530579002847
North Mason Homelink Program — Belfair, WA
Federal NCES profile for North Mason Homelink Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Mason School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Mason Homelink Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Mason Homelink Program reports 73 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Washington average and 10% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 183 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Mason School District spends $16,866 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.5% from local sources (property taxes), 70.8% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Mason Homelink Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 4% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,866
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 73 Top 15% in Washington — larger than 85% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.7% +4% vs state
NCES ID 530579002847
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 183:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Mason School District, which includes North Mason Homelink Program.
$16,866
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 70.8%
Federal 15.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
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Educator & family resources
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Mason Homelink Program
How many students attend North Mason Homelink Program?
North Mason Homelink Program has 73 students enrolled. It is a other school in Belfair, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mason Homelink Program?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mason Homelink Program is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Mason Homelink Program?
46.7% of students at North Mason Homelink Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mason Homelink Program?
The largest demographic group at North Mason Homelink Program is White at 75.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Belfair, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mason Homelink Program?
North Mason Homelink Program has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.