Hilder Pearson Elementary

15650 Central Valley Rd NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370

hilderpearson.nkschools.org/

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hilder Pearson Elementary School is a public school located in Poulsbo, Washington, serving students within the North Kitsap School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

In addition to its core curriculum, Hilder Pearson is recognized for its commitment to the "whole child" approach, offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and encourage student involvement. The school benefits from its location in the Pacific Northwest, often integrating local community values into its culture. Families interested in enrollment, specific school programs, or upcoming events can find detailed resources and contact information on their official website.

286

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilder Pearson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	52
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
188 (65.7%)
Hispanic
52 (18.2%)
Two or More
28 (9.8%)
American Indian
6 (2.1%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0%)

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 Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)396-3750
Website:	http://hilderpearson.nkschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 58