Sand Hill Elementary

www.nmsd.wednet.edu/4/home

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sand Hill Elementary is a public school located in Belfair, Washington, serving as part of the North Mason School District. Situated in a rural setting on Sand Hill Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the early grade levels. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goals of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success within the community.

The school is known for being an integral part of the North Mason educational landscape, utilizing the district’s resources to provide students with a well-rounded curriculum. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local Belfair community, Sand Hill Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills for their ongoing academic journey.

537

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sand Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	175
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
305 (56.8%)
Hispanic
175 (32.6%)
Two or More
47 (8.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Mason School District
Phone:	(360)277-2330
Website:	http://www.nmsd.wednet.edu/4/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 91