- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Julia Butler Hansen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530618001736
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618001736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 530618001736 · Olympia, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 12.5:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- This school 412
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
412 students
What this shows Julia Butler Hansen Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julia Butler Hansen Elementary compares
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Washington - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 15.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia Butler Hansen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Griffin School
Standard public school
585 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
East Olympia Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative education program
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Touchstone
Standard public school
2 students 2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
How many students attend Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
44.6% of students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julia Butler Hansen Elementary rank among schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Julia Butler Hansen Elementary, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.