Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hood Canal 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hood Canal Elem & Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire Shelton, WA school district, encompassing approximately 463.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest area being nearly 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hood Canal Elementary School's student population of 337 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hood Canal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hood Canal Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
20%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hood Canal Elementary School's ranking?
Hood Canal Elementary School is ranked #1812 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hood Canal Elementary School often compared to?
Hood Canal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Belfair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hood Canal Elementary School?
337 students attend Hood Canal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hood Canal Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hood Canal Elementary School?
Hood Canal Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hood Canal Elementary School offer ?
Hood Canal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hood Canal Elementary School part of?
Hood Canal Elementary School is part of Hood Canal School District.
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