Serving 838 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben Hulse Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ben Hulse Elementary serves the eastern part of Imperial, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 155.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Ben Hulse Elementary School's student population of 838 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
838 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ben Hulse Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Hulse Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2771 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Hulse Elementary School's ranking?
Ben Hulse Elementary School is ranked #2771 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ben Hulse Elementary School often compared to?
Ben Hulse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T. L. Waggoner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ben Hulse Elementary School?
838 students attend Ben Hulse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ben Hulse Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Hulse Elementary School?
Ben Hulse Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ben Hulse Elementary School offer ?
Ben Hulse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ben Hulse Elementary School part of?
Ben Hulse Elementary School is part of Imperial Unified School District.
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