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Hood Canal Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

1018^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Hood Canal Elementary School is a public PK-8 school serving 337 students in Shelton, WA, located within the Hood Canal School District, a rural area where the school faces significant academic challenges despite higher-than-average funding.

The school is ranked in the bottom quartile of Washington elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English (38%) and math (22%) well below state averages, though science scores are relatively stronger at 43%. Notably, the school spends about $25,000 per student, which is significantly more than nearby schools like Grapeview Elementary & Middle School or Southside Elementary, yet it consistently underperforms them academically. This creates a puzzling situation where high investment has not yet led to comparable student outcomes. Performance is also uneven across grades, with math scores dropping sharply as students move from 3rd to 5th grade.

When compared to similar schools, Southside Elementary stands out as a bright spot; it serves a similar grade range (PK-7) and has comparable class sizes, but achieves much higher test scores with lower per-student spending. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and demographics are at play. For parents, the key takeaway is that while Hood Canal Elementary serves a community with high economic need and invests heavily in its students, it is still working to translate those resources into consistent, high academic achievement across all subjects and grade levels.

337

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,899

Per pupil spending ?

75.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584-9703

(360) 877-5463

District: Hood Canal School District

Students who attend Hood Canal Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Cedar High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.1%

Hispanic:

19.9%

American Indian:

19.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 13th percentile in 2015 → 12th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (35% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Math scores 20 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Washington avg48%

Elementary school

1,018^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

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Middle school

331^st of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 11% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

202^nd of 247Hood Canal School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	15.7	1018 of 1160	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.1	1054 of 1168	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.7	1063 of 1169	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.4	1021 of 1169	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.5	837 of 1107	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.1	1047 of 1130	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	17.3	904 of 1054	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	7.2	1022 of 1056	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	9.7	993 of 1053	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	17.7	926 of 1067	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	11.0	1052 of 1106	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	17.7	975 of 1097	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	17.8	969 of 1092	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	14.7	995 of 1088	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	21.4	901 of 1072	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	11.7	993 of 1067	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	10.8	1005 of 1069	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	17.7	934 of 1051	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	15.3	920 of 1031	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	48.1	546 of 1026	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	822 of 1092	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	1007 of 1093	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.6	886 of 1094	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.1	968 of 1100	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.4	882 of 1008	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.7	1015 of 1068	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.8	894 of 1004	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	32.2	341 of 501	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	800 of 1013	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.5	782 of 1024	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.1	923 of 1013	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	25.6	838 of 1019	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.0	425 of 854	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	19.1	882 of 979	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	17.0	958 of 1098	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.8	917 of 1099	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.1	895 of 1099	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.1	893 of 1113	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.6	650 of 1025	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.4	901 of 1075	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	813 of 999	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	47.8	3 of 9	66.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	24.4	825 of 1007	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.8	925 of 1009	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.0	921 of 1011	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	29.6	782 of 1031	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.6	675 of 943	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.0	915 of 1027	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.5	753 of 833	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	331 of 534	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.5	334 of 535	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.8	444 of 539	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.5	396 of 541	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.4	463 of 529	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.8	374 of 437	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	11.6	392 of 435	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.9	366 of 443	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	12.6	397 of 445	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	25.9	390 of 498	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	9.7	468 of 497	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	10.1	467 of 492	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	11.7	443 of 483	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	10.7	445 of 476	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	19.9	404 of 466	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.9	373 of 463	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	18.9	387 of 449	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	26.7	340 of 425	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	15.9	378 of 421	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	41.4	267 of 464	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.2	384 of 464	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.2	422 of 479	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.5	443 of 469	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.9	342 of 376	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	18.6	315 of 353	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	211 of 457	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	148 of 455	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.0	301 of 463	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.1	227 of 475	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.6	323 of 458	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	254 of 472	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.6	225 of 466	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	26.1	358 of 470	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.7	273 of 480	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.6	344 of 476	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.4	299 of 371	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	34.0	8 of 12	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	36.0	316 of 488	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.0	243 of 486	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	25.5	377 of 488	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.0	247 of 488	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.0	342 of 480	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.2	230 of 325	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Native American (2025)67th percentile+54 vs school

Hispanic (2021)32nd percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)25th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)21st percentile+9 vs school

White (2025)18th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)13th percentile~ school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)46th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2024)42nd percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-3 vs school

Native American (2018)33rd percentile+19 vs school

Hispanic (2021)11th percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science43%-6 vs state

English Language Arts38%-15 vs state

Math22%-20 vs state

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by a citizen
Friday, March 23, 2018

This small district is a "turn-around" district. It has made tremendous strides in the past six years. Students are respectful, inspired, eager learners. Staff has improved tremendously, and there is a full complement of administrative personnel that has made powerful inroads to the success of their students. Excellent music program is a big plus. Refreshing to step inside their doors and witness the changes. Close Quote

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hood Canal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	111 N State Route 106	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Hood Canal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 877-5463	337	24	13.9	75.4%	152 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (19.9%)	3 (0.9%)	67 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (14.2%)	15.7	1018^th of 1160 public elementary schools	12.2%		14.1	1054^th of 1168 public elementary schools	9.8%	36	38.5	50.0	43.3	40.0	38.9	30.8	16.7	50.0	50.0	38.0	30.0	22.2	12.8		34.5	22.2	22.3	84.9	87.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	87.9	93.9	90.9	87.9	87.9	$24,899	$1,966	$22,933
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	534 E. "K" St.	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 426-8564	671	45	14.9	68.3%	309 (46.1%)	10 (1.5%)	307 (45.8%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.6%)	19.7	972^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	16.2%		33.1	779^th of 1168 public elementary schools	33.3%	193				34.2	42.2					38.0	29.5	23.5					26.6	84.3	91.2	90.2	90.2	90.2	91.2	91.2	85.3	91.2	91.2	$16,872	$1,194	$15,679
Evergreen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	900 W. Franklin St.	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 426-8281	378	30	12.6	81.7%	114 (30.2%)	4 (1.1%)	242 (64.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	4.6	1142^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	1.6%		3.6	1160^th of 1168 public elementary schools	0.7%	18				23.4	19.1					21.4	11.8	10.3					11.1	80.0	85.9	87.1	87.1	87.1	83.5	89.4	85.9	83.5	83.5	$18,849	$1,194	$17,656
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 E Spencer Lake Rd.	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Pioneer School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 427-2737	482	32	15.2	67.0%	318 (66.0%)	10 (2.1%)	112 (23.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.8%)	10.7	1079^th of 1160 public elementary schools	7.0%		11.7	1082^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	7.4%	3	28.9		28.9	23.6	28.0	35.7				29.0	31.1	18.2	13.4				21.3	92.1	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	92.1	93.4	93.4	93.4	$22,302	$2,107	$20,195
Bordeaux Elementary School	Public	K-4	350 E. University Ave.	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 426-3253	528	36	14.7	69.3%	261 (49.4%)	1 (0.2%)	213 (40.3%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.8%)	42.2	655^th of 1160 public elementary schools	43.5%		44.9	622^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	46.7%	33				52.1	47.6					50.3	50.4	30.1					42.0	88.8	90.8	94.9	94.9	94.9	88.8	92.9	92.9	88.8	88.8	$18,268	$1,194	$17,075
Southside Elementary	Public	K-7	161 SE Collier Rd	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Southside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 426-8437	208	14	14.4	44.7%	140 (67.3%)	2 (1.0%)	41 (19.7%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	46.9	594^th of 1160 public elementary schools	48.8%		42.9	647^th of 1168 public elementary schools	44.6%	53	59.1		59.1	32.1	43.6	50.0	50.0	60.0		46.0	46.4	43.6	40.9	53.6	40.0		45.3	83.9	90.3	90.3	90.3	90.3	87.1	90.3	87.1	87.1	87.1	$19,996	$1,324	$18,672
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School	Public	K-8	822 E Mason Benson Rd	Grapeview	98546	Mason County	Grapeview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 426-4921	224	15	15.1	50.0%	171 (76.3%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (12.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.7%)	51.5	543^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	53.2%		49.7	566^th of 1168 public elementary schools	51.5%	23	50.0	56.0	52.8	45.8	47.6	46.4	58.3	40.9	56.0	49.3	37.5	66.7	35.7	54.2	22.7	56.0	45.1	87.5	87.5	95.8	95.8	95.8	87.5	91.7	91.7	87.5	87.5	$18,232	$1,015	$17,217
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	22871 NE Sr 3	Belfair	98528	Mason County	North Mason School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 275-5207	54	1	54.0	57.4%	29 (53.7%)	1 (1.9%)	17 (31.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.1%)								(n/a)																												$8,412	$301	$8,111
Belfair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	NE 22900 Hwy 3	Belfair	98528	Mason County	North Mason School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 277-2233	392	27	14.6	57.4%	222 (56.6%)	1 (0.3%)	118 (30.1%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	40 (10.2%)	29.8	827^th of 1160 public elementary schools	28.7%		28.9	835^th of 1168 public elementary schools	28.5%	8	47.7		47.7	41.4	36.1	41.5				39.3	34.5	36.1	36.9				35.9	75.4	75.4	75.4	75.4	75.4	75.4	75.4	75.4	75.4	75.4	$20,657	$1,023	$19,634
Sand Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	NE 791 Sand Hill Rd.	Belfair	98528	Mason County	North Mason School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 277-2330	537	35	15.1	63.5%	305 (56.8%)	3 (0.6%)	175 (32.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (8.8%)	12.3	1060^th of 1160 public elementary schools	8.6%		21.9	939^th of 1168 public elementary schools	19.6%	121	26.1		26.1	34.0	25.3	28.4				29.7	31.3	21.6	22.7				25.7	79.2	79.2	79.2	79.2	79.2	79.2	79.2	79.2	79.2	79.2	$19,939	$934	$19,006

Frequently Asked Questions about Hood Canal Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hood Canal Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hood Canal Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cedar High School

What district is Hood Canal Elementary School in?

Hood Canal School District

What is the racial makeup of Hood Canal Elementary School?

Students at Hood Canal Elementary School are 45% White, 20% Hispanic, 20% American Indian, 14% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hood Canal Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 337 students attended Hood Canal Elementary School.

Is Hood Canal Elementary School a good school?

Hood Canal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Washington elementary schools.

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