Overview
Hood Canal Elementary School is a public primary in Shelton, Washington. The school enrolls 337 students. It is part of the Hood Canal School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictHood Canal School District
County53045
CityShelton
ZIP98584
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530360000561
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment337
White21.7%
Hispanic / Latino16.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native44.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)