Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belfair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belfair Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belfair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfair Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belfair Elementary School's ranking?
Belfair Elementary School is ranked #1924 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Belfair Elementary School often compared to?
Belfair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Hill Elementary School, Grapeview Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Belfair Elementary School?
424 students attend Belfair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Belfair Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfair Elementary School?
Belfair Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Belfair Elementary School offer ?
Belfair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Belfair Elementary School part of?
Belfair Elementary School is part of North Mason School District.
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