Enrollment
412
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julia Butler Hansen Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olympia, Washington, enrolling 412 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Washington schools and 29% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.6% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 484 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Olympia's public schools, it stands alongside Griffin School (585 students): Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 17.7:1).
Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students) and Capital High School (1,322 students) alongside Julia Butler Hansen Elementary.
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 Julia Butler Hansen Elementary compares
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olympia School District, which includes Julia Butler Hansen Elementary.
$16,521
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary a good school?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 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.
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