Very Good
#716 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 32% in state
Hilder Pearson Elementary
Elementary School · North Kitsap School District · Poulsbo, WA
A North Kitsap School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
15650 Central Valley Rd NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- Math 52% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilder Pearson Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hilder Pearson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poulsbo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,416
Median home value
$587,000
Median rent
$1,757/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Emerald Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Gateway Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Poulsbo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilder Pearson Elementary is listed in North Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilder Pearson Elementary
Hilder Pearson Elementary is a public elementary school in Poulsbo, WA, part of North Kitsap School District, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilder Pearson Elementary
What grades does Hilder Pearson Elementary serve?
Hilder Pearson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hilder Pearson Elementary?
Hilder Pearson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilder Pearson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilder Pearson Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilder Pearson Elementary rank in WA?
Hilder Pearson Elementary ranks #716 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hilder Pearson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilder Pearson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hilder Pearson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilder Pearson Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hilder Pearson Elementary a charter school?
No, Hilder Pearson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilder Pearson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hilder Pearson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilder Pearson Elementary?
38.5% of students at Hilder Pearson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (360) 396-3750
- Area population (ZIP 98370)
- 32,997
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98370; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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