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Hulan L Whitson Elementary

Summary:

Hulan L Whitson Elementary is a public elementary school in White Salmon, Washington, serving 295 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the White Salmon Valley School District, which is ranked 100 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Hulan L Whitson Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (34.92%) compared to the state average, its academic performance on SBAC assessments is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA (44.78%) and Math (46.97%) fell below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly between student subgroups, with White students ranking 301 out of 1,009 Washington elementary schools, while Hispanic students rank 479 out of 651, indicating a significant achievement gap.

Interestingly, despite the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.29% to 52.88% over the past three years) and an increase in spending per student (from $10,370 in 2019-2020 to $19,237 in 2021-2022), Hulan L Whitson Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 386 out of 1,031 Washington elementary schools in 2004-2005 to 589 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. In comparison, neighboring schools like Stevenson Elementary and Trout Lake Elementary have generally higher performance on SBAC assessments and higher statewide rankings, suggesting that the challenges faced by Hulan L Whitson may be unique to the school or district.


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Public K-4

 450 N Main Street
       White Salmon, WA  98672-1279

(509) 493-1560

District: White Salmon Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,237 Help


Students who attend Hulan L Whitson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
    Wayne M Henkle Middle School
High:    Columbia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Hispanic:
35.7%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hulan L Whitson Elementary ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (35.7%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hulan L Whitson Elementary is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hulan L Whitson Elementary is $19,237.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hulan L Whitson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hulan L Whitson Elementary 589th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Hulan L Whitson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White Salmon Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White Salmon Valley School District 100th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hulan L Whitson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.32 534th 1026 48.0%
2005 61.77 386th 1031 62.6%
2006 35.34 734th 1051 30.2%
2007 47.16 593rd 1069 44.5%
2008 37.28 713th 1067 33.2%
2009 30.92 802nd 1072 25.2%
2010 37.95 717th 1088 34.1%
2011 35.98 761st 1092 30.3%
2012 28.75 857th 1097 21.9%
2013 24.69 910th 1106 17.7%
2024 47.85 589th 1168 49.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.00 640th 1024 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.56 599th 1093 45.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.56 532nd 1099 51.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.01 479th 651 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.28 301st 1009 70.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hulan L Whitson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 4 4 39 18 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 461 4 1 43 15 n/a n/a 0 524
1990 448 4 7 50 11 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 355 3 2 37 7 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 328 2 4 57 6 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 303 0 10 55 9 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 393 1 10 80 8 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 374 2 8 113 14 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 374 2 8 113 14 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 349 2 12 116 12 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 358 4 9 118 11 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 342 2 11 122 5 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 315 4 10 125 4 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 308 3 9 125 6 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 297 6 8 124 9 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 297 6 8 124 9 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 286 4 8 114 8 n/a n/a 0 420
2005 283 5 10 120 15 n/a n/a 0 433
2006 277 3 8 127 16 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 284 5 10 141 10 n/a n/a 0 450
2008 291 3 14 158 8 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 334 3 13 173 6 n/a n/a 0 529
2010 318 0 13 175 5 n/a n/a 0 511
2011 311 0 7 167 4 0 16 0 505
2012 295 0 5 172 3 0 14 0 489
2013 327 0 2 164 5 0 13 0 511
2014 324 0 1 171 5 0 15 0 516
2015 246 1 1 136 4 1 16 0 405
2016 265 1 1 133 3 0 17 0 420
2017 259 2 0 141 1 0 16 0 419
2018 260 1 1 131 2 0 12 0 407
2019 264 0 1 111 2 1 13 0 392
2020 272 0 0 127 6 1 12 1 419
2021 216 1 2 112 5 1 12 1 350
2022 178 0 1 108 3 3 13 0 306
2023 177 1 0 103 2 0 12 0 295
2024 219 1 1 133 3 0 15 1 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hulan L Whitson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 22.0 24.3 0
1989 524 22.0 23.8 n/a
1990 520 23.4 22.2 0
1991 404 18.4 21.9 n/a
1992 397 17.4 22.8 n/a
1993 377 17.0 22.2 n/a
1994 492 21.0 23.4 n/a
1995 511 22.4 22.8 n/a
1996 511 22.4 22.8 n/a
1997 491 22.5 21.8 n/a
1998 500 22.5 22.2 n/a
1999 482 22.0 21.9 n/a
2000 458 21.4 21.4 n/a
2001 451 21.4 21.1 n/a
2002 444 25.5 17.4 52.3
2003 444 25.5 17.4 52.3
2004 420 24.0 17.5 50.2
2005 433 24.5 17.7 47.3
2006 431 21.5 20.0 52.9
2007 450 24.0 18.8 52.4
2008 474 23.5 20.2 53.6
2009 529 23.5 22.5 54.4
2010 511 25.0 20.4 58.3
2011 505 24.5 20.6 54.9
2012 489 24.0 20.3 59.1
2013 511 24.9 20.4 53.2
2014 516 n/a n/a 52.1
2015 405 22.0 18.4 52.8
2016 420 23.0 18.2 49.5
2017 419 22.8 18.3 49.4
2018 407 22.0 18.5 43.2
2019 392 22.5 17.4 45.7
2020 419 23.5 17.8 41.8
2021 350 21.0 16.6 40.3
2022 306 21.0 14.5 49
2023 295 18.7 15.7 52.9
2024 373 20.7 17.9 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hulan L Whitson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 22.0 24.3 0
1989 524 22.0 23.8 n/a
1990 520 23.4 22.2 0
1991 404 18.4 21.9 n/a
1992 397 17.4 22.8 n/a
1993 377 17.0 22.2 n/a
1994 492 21.0 23.4 n/a
1995 511 22.4 22.8 n/a
1996 511 22.4 22.8 n/a
1997 491 22.5 21.8 n/a
1998 500 22.5 22.2 n/a
1999 482 22.0 21.9 n/a
2000 458 21.4 21.4 n/a
2001 451 21.4 21.1 n/a
2002 444 25.5 17.4 52.3
2003 444 25.5 17.4 52.3
2004 420 24.0 17.5 50.2
2005 433 24.5 17.7 47.3
2006 431 21.5 20.0 52.9
2007 450 24.0 18.8 52.4
2008 474 23.5 20.2 53.6
2009 529 23.5 22.5 54.4
2010 511 25.0 20.4 58.3
2011 505 24.5 20.6 54.9
2012 489 24.0 20.3 59.1
2013 511 24.9 20.4 53.2
2014 516 n/a n/a 52.1
2015 405 22.0 18.4 52.8
2016 420 23.0 18.2 49.5
2017 419 22.8 18.3 49.4
2018 407 22.0 18.5 43.2
2019 392 22.5 17.4 45.7
2020 419 23.5 17.8 41.8
2021 350 21.0 16.6 40.3
2022 306 21.0 14.5 49
2023 295 18.7 15.7 52.9
2024 373 20.7 17.9 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Hulan L Whitson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201681.3%1.1%1.1%3.3%87.9%89.0%91.2%86.8%91.2%89.0%
201768.8%0.0%2.1%4.2%0.0%78.1%80.2%89.6%79.2%81.3%80.2%
201863.6%0.0%8.1%1.0%0.0%72.7%84.9%84.9%76.8%79.8%84.9%
201951.0%0.0%1.0%5.1%3.1%63.3%67.4%72.5%64.3%65.3%67.4%
202083.0%6.8%2.3%2.3%4.6%90.9%88.6%86.4%85.2%88.6%90.9%90.9%90.9%88.6%
202176.6%0.0%1.6%0.0%3.1%79.7%84.4%92.2%84.4%84.4%87.5%87.5%87.5%84.4%
202284.3%2.4%2.4%7.2%2.4%89.2%91.6%91.6%92.8%91.6%96.4%96.4%96.4%91.6%
202391.7%1.7%0.0%1.7%5.0%91.7%95.0%93.3%91.7%95.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%95.0%
202485.5%1.6%0.0%4.8%6.5%88.7%91.9%88.7%91.9%91.9%95.2%95.2%95.2%91.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201974.7%0.0%3.1%4.1%94.9%97.2%94.9%96.4%97.2%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hulan L Whitson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $446 (3.5%) $12,319 (96.5%) $12,765
2020 $237 (2.3%) $10,133 (97.7%) $10,370
2021 $570 (3.6%) $15,408 (96.4%) $15,979
2022 $1,626 (8.5%) $17,611 (91.5%) $19,237

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hulan L Whitson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hulan L Whitson Elementary)63.331.2
 32.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (White Salmon Valley School District)63.331.2
 32.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hulan L Whitson Elementary)6036.7
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Math (White Salmon Valley School District)6036.7
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hulan L Whitson Elementary)63.331.2
 32.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (White Salmon Valley School District)53.846.1
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Hulan L Whitson Elementary)6036.7
 23.3%
   All Grades Math (White Salmon Valley School District)45.537.9
 7.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students392295
 24.7%
African American01
American Indian22
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic111103
 7.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White264177
 33%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%52.9%
 7.2%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Hulan L Whitson Elementary.

Students who attend Hulan L Whitson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
Middle : Wayne M Henkle Middle School
High : Columbia High School

Students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary are 59% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Hulan L Whitson Elementary ranks 589th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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