Hilder Pearson Elementary School in Poulsbo, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hilder Pearson Elementary School is a suburban public school in Poulsbo, Washington that is part of North Kitsap School District 400. It serves 288 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.9:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

288 Students

17 Teachers

15650 Central Valley Rd NW

Poulsbo, WA 98370 View local requests

http://hilderpearson.nkschools.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Hilder Pearson Elementary School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hilder Pearson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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