Hilder Pearson Elementary School
Hilder Pearson Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hilder Pearson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilder Pearson Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilder Pearson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Hilder Pearson Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Hilder Pearson Elementary School?
233 students attend Hilder Pearson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hilder Pearson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilder Pearson Elementary School?
Hilder Pearson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hilder Pearson Elementary School offer ?
Hilder Pearson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hilder Pearson Elementary School part of?
Hilder Pearson Elementary School is part of North Kitsap School District.
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