Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
55%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School's ranking?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School often compared to?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leland P Brown Elementary School, Michael T Simmons Elementary School, Black Lake 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 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School?
428 students attend Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School offer ?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School part of?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School is part of Olympia School District.
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