Below Average
#1813 of 2,228 schools in WA
Based on limited data
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
Elementary School · North Mason School District · Belfair, WA
A North Mason School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
22871 NE SR 3, Belfair, WA 98528
- 28:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,084/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,571
Median home value
$367,400
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfair ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| North Mason Homelink ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Sand Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Mason School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is listed in North Mason School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Belfair, WA, part of North Mason School District, serving approximately 56 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,813 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
What grades does Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center serve?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center rank in WA?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center ranks #1,813 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
32.1% of students at Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (360) 275-5207
- Area population (ZIP 98528)
- 12,398
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 98528; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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