Enrollment
537
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Hill Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Hill Elementary
Sand Hill Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Belfair, Washington, enrolling 537 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 537 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Mason School District also operates North Mason Senior High School (735 students) and Hawkins Middle School (485 students) alongside Sand Hill Elementary.
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 Sand Hill Elementary compares
Sand Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Mason School District, which includes Sand Hill Elementary.
$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 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary 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 (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sand Hill Elementary a good school?
Sand Hill Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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