Very Good
#675 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 30% in state
Hood Canal Elementary School
Elementary School · Hood Canal School District · Shelton, WA
An elementary school in Shelton, WA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 N State Route 106, Shelton, WA 98584
- Math 25% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hood Canal Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 40 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hood Canal Elementary School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,899/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelton), 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
$73,149
Median home value
$365,200
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hood Canal School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hood Canal Elementary School is listed in Hood Canal School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hood Canal Elementary School
Hood Canal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shelton, WA, part of Hood Canal School District, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hood Canal Elementary School
What grades does Hood Canal Elementary School serve?
Hood Canal Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hood Canal Elementary School?
Hood Canal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hood Canal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hood Canal Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hood Canal Elementary School rank in WA?
Hood Canal Elementary School ranks #675 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hood Canal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hood Canal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Hood Canal Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hood Canal Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hood Canal Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hood Canal Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hood Canal Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hood Canal Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hood Canal Elementary School?
81.4% of students at Hood Canal Elementary School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.5%
- Phone
- (360) 877-5463
- Area population (ZIP 98584)
- 40,036
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 98584; 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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