Hood Canal Elementary School

www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hood Canal Elementary & Junior High, located in Shelton, Washington, serves as a central educational hub for the local community along the Hood Canal. As part of the Hood Canal School District, the institution provides instruction for students ranging from elementary age through the junior high years. The school is known for its relatively small, close-knit environment, which allows for a more personalized approach to learning and fosters strong connections between students, faculty, and the surrounding rural community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support core academic development while preparing students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a supportive campus culture, Hood Canal Elementary & Junior High emphasizes both social-emotional growth and academic achievement. Its location on Highway 106 reflects its role as a focal point for families in the area, providing a stable and foundational educational experience for students as they progress through their formative school years.

346

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hood Canal Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	66
American Indian	72

White
148 (42.8 %)
American Indian
72 (20.8 %)
Two or More
66 (19.1 %)
Hispanic
55 (15.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Hood Canal School District
Phone:	(360)877-5463
Website:	http://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 18

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 42