Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hulan L Whitson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Inspired to Succeed, Prepared for the Future
School Rankings
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hulan L Whitson Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hulan L Whitson Elementary School's ranking?
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School is ranked #998 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hulan L Whitson Elementary School?
373 students attend Hulan L Whitson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hulan L Whitson Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hulan L Whitson Elementary School?
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hulan L Whitson Elementary School offer ?
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hulan L Whitson Elementary School part of?
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School is part of White Salmon Valley School District.
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