Enrollment
352
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hulan L Whitson Elem compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hulan L Whitson Elem
Hulan L Whitson Elem is a mid-sized elementary school in White Salmon, Washington, enrolling 352 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among White Salmon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School (163 students): Hulan L Whitson Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 10.2:1).
White Salmon Valley School District also operates Columbia High School (361 students) and Wayne M Henkle Middle School (167 students) alongside Hulan L Whitson Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hulan L Whitson Elem compares
Hulan L Whitson Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Salmon Valley School District, which includes Hulan L Whitson Elem.
$16,306
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.9%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hulan L Whitson Elem a good school?
Hulan L Whitson Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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