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Belfair Elementary School

Ne 22900 Hwy 3
Belfair, WA 98528

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Belfair Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Belfair Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 381 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
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

Top Rankings

Belfair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Belfair Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

381 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Belfair Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Belfair Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (WA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1924 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Belfair Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

28%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

31%

61%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Belfair Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

30%

25%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Belfair Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

58%

51%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Belfair Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.67

This chart display the diversity score of Belfair Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Mason School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belfair Elementary School's ranking?

Belfair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Belfair Elementary School often compared to?

Belfair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Hill Elementary 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?

381 students attend Belfair Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Belfair Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfair Elementary School?

Belfair Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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-5

What school district is Belfair Elementary School part of?

Belfair Elementary School is part of North Mason School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 381 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education