- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Salmon, WA
Hulan L Whitson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hulan L Whitson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530981001665
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hulan L Whitson Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in White Salmon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hulan L Whitson Elem has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hulan L Whitson Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in White Salmon, WA.
School address
District: White Salmon Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530981001665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Hulan L Whitson Elem grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+26.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 530981001665 · White Salmon, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 19.6:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (361 students)
Hulan L Whitson Elem grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+26.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hulan L Whitson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
361 students
- This school
Hulan L Whitson Elem
352 students
- Wayne M Henkle
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
167 students
- Wallace & Pris
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
163 students
- White Salmon A 35
White Salmon Academy
35 students
What this shows Hulan L Whitson Elem reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hulan L Whitson Elem compares
Hulan L Whitson Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Hulan L Whitson Elem is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Salmon Valley School District reports $17,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hulan L Whitson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne M Henkle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Salmon Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hulan L Whitson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in White Salmon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hulan L Whitson Elem
How many students attend Hulan L Whitson Elem?
Hulan L Whitson Elem has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Salmon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hulan L Whitson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hulan L Whitson Elem is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hulan L Whitson Elem?
42.0% of students at Hulan L Whitson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hulan L Whitson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hulan L Whitson Elem is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in White Salmon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hulan L Whitson Elem?
Hulan L Whitson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hulan L Whitson Elem rank among public schools in White Salmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hulan L Whitson Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in White Salmon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in White Salmon on the city page.
What other schools are in White Salmon Valley School District?
Besides Hulan L Whitson Elem, White Salmon Valley School District also operates Columbia High School (361 students), Wayne M Henkle Middle School (167 students), and Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School (163 students). See the White Salmon Valley School District district page for the complete list.