Enrollment
73
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belfair, WA
North Mason Homelink Program
Federal NCES profile for North Mason Homelink Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530579002847
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mason Homelink Program earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Belfair · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Mason Homelink Program has class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Mason Homelink Program ranks #1 of 3 schools in Belfair, WA.
School address
District: North Mason School District · Washington
NCES ID 530579002847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-17% 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
What stands out at North Mason Homelink Program
North Mason Homelink Program is a small combined-grade school in Belfair, Washington, enrolling 73 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 73 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 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Belfair's public schools, it stands alongside Belfair Elementary (392 students): North Mason Homelink Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.1:1).
North Mason School District also operates North Mason Senior High School (735 students) and Sand Hill Elementary (537 students) alongside North Mason Homelink Program.
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 North Mason Homelink Program compares
North Mason Homelink Program on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Washington - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, North Mason Homelink Program is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Mason School District, which includes North Mason Homelink Program.
$15,894
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Mason Homelink Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mason Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belfair Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Taylor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mason Homelink Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
- 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.
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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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 an alternative 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 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 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% of enrollment, in Belfair, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mason Homelink Program?
North Mason Homelink Program has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Mason Homelink Program rank among schools in Belfair?
By Resource Investment Index, North Mason Homelink Program ranks #1 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.
Is North Mason Homelink Program a good school?
North Mason Homelink Program earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. 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 Mason School District?
Besides North Mason Homelink Program, 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.
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