Hood Canal Elementary School in Shelton, WA

At a glance

Reported students

337

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington elementary enrollment

32nd percentile

Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

337

Hood Canal Elementary School: 337 reported students.

State peer staffing position

18th percentile

13.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 297
Teachers (FTE): 24.44
Student–teacher ratio: 12.2:1

What the reported data says about Hood Canal Elementary School

Hood Canal Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Shelton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Hood Canal School District. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hood Canal Elementary School

1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2%
Students with disabilities: 12.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 75.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White45.1%
Hispanic19.9%
Black0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial14.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Hood Canal Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Shelton High School High · Shelton School District	09–12	1,455	6.9 mi
Oakland Bay Junior High School Middle · Shelton School District	07–08	544	7.1 mi
Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Shelton School District	PK–04	671	7.5 mi
Evergreen Elementary School Elementary · Shelton School District	PK–04	378	8.5 mi
Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · Pioneer School District	PK–05	482	9 mi
Bordeaux Elementary School Elementary · Shelton School District	KG–04	528	9.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hood Canal Elementary School

What grades does Hood Canal Elementary School serve?

Hood Canal Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hood Canal School District.

How many students attend Hood Canal Elementary School?

Hood Canal Elementary School reported 337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hood Canal Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 337 students and 24.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hood Canal Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hood Canal Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hood Canal School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hood Canal Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

75.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hood Canal Elementary School in?

Hood Canal Elementary School is part of Hood Canal School District, based in Shelton, WA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hood Canal Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shelton High School (6.9 mi), Oakland Bay Junior High School (7.1 mi), Mountain View Elementary (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.