- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belfair, WA
Sand Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sand Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530579002220
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Hill Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Belfair · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Hill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Belfair, WA.
School address
District: North Mason School District · Washington
NCES ID 530579002220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Sand Hill Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530579002220 · Belfair, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 14.5:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mason Senior High School (735 students)
Sand Hill Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sand Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Mason Se
North Mason Senior High School
735 students
- This school
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
- James a. Taylo 61
James a. Taylor High School
61 students
What this shows Sand Hill Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Hill Elementary compares
Sand Hill 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Sand Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Sand Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mason Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belfair Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mason Homelink Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a. Taylor High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Hill Elementary
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary?
Sand Hill Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belfair, WA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Sand Hill Elementary?
52.4% of students at Sand Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sand Hill Elementary is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Belfair, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Hill Elementary?
Sand Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Sand Hill Elementary rank among public schools in Belfair?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public 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 public schools in Belfair on the city page.
What other schools are in North Mason School District?
Besides Sand Hill Elementary, North Mason School District also operates North Mason Senior High School (735 students), Hawkins Middle School (485 students), and Belfair Elementary (392 students). See the North Mason School District district page for the complete list.