Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 1919 Road Sixty Five NW
       Olympia, WA  98502-8511


(360) 596-7400

District: Olympia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
542nd of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,971 Help


Students who attend Julia Butler Hansen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thurgood Marshall Middle School
High:    Capital High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.6%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Two or more races:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Compare Details Julia Butler Hansen Elementary ranks better than 53.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Olympia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Julia Butler Hansen Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Olympia School District. Student population at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), Hispanic (15.5%), two or more races (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is 14.3, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Olympia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is $17,971, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Olympia School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Julia Butler Hansen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Julia Butler Hansen Elementary 542nd of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Julia Butler Hansen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Special Education students:
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Asian students:
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White students:


Olympia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Olympia School District 40th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.40 543rd 1026 47.1%
2005 47.24 569th 1031 44.8%
2006 60.32 413th 1051 60.7%
2007 67.79 313th 1069 70.7%
2008 58.68 454th 1067 57.5%
2009 75.46 207th 1072 80.7%
2010 63.57 367th 1088 66.3%
2011 57.64 464th 1092 57.5%
2012 74.07 242nd 1097 77.9%
2013 68.11 332nd 1106 70.0%
2015 51.74 506th 1067 52.6%
2016 51.85 509th 1053 51.7%
2017 49.72 545th 1056 48.4%
2018 55.29 472nd 1054 55.2%
2019 48.80 598th 1130 47.1%
2021 44.49 569th 1107 48.6%
2022 51.60 534th 1169 54.3%
2023 50.13 542nd 1169 53.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.45 93rd 303 69.3%
2022 18.77 218th 252 13.5%
2023 42.78 114th 194 41.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.17 222nd 637 65.1%
2019 44.39 272nd 566 51.9%
2022 54.83 157th 478 67.2%
2023 36.58 206th 308 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.30 564th 835 32.5%
2019 39.74 630th 979 35.6%
2021 57.13 290th 854 66.0%
2022 36.25 680th 1019 33.3%
2023 37.50 655th 1013 35.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 481st 1004 52.1%
2019 57.36 467th 1068 56.3%
2021 51.10 448th 1008 55.6%
2022 56.41 448th 1100 59.3%
2023 45.72 574th 1094 47.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.36 429th 999 57.1%
2019 41.14 656th 1075 39.0%
2021 37.90 608th 1025 40.7%
2022 45.94 562nd 1113 49.5%
2023 51.89 491st 1099 55.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.20 137th 170 19.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.40 117th 540 78.3%
2019 79.65 90th 697 87.1%
2021 54.58 159th 501 68.3%
2022 65.34 162nd 694 76.7%
2023 67.45 151st 633 76.1%
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Rank History for White students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.64 505th 833 39.4%
2019 31.41 777th 1027 24.3%
2021 45.65 506th 943 46.3%
2022 54.45 459th 1031 55.5%
2023 50.25 489th 1011 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2011

Open Quote My child and I were subject to what I felt was economic segregation at this school, as were many other children. We were not able to attend most of their events, such as the movie nights, fairs, etc. because of the high prices charged to attend these events; until I brought it to the attention of the school board, principle, and the president of the HCC (All at the same time).

Things changed as far as fees not being mandatory to attend these events, and there was a new proofreader for flyers assigned. However, my child and I no longer felt safe or welcome there.

I had also sent my child's teacher a couple of emails prior to all of this, stating that I was not happy that my child was left alone in the classroom after returning from special ed reading, when everyone else had left for an assembly. She was frightened, and had to look for her class on her own.

And again when she was put on a broken chair and fell, with an already sprained ankle. (The chair was known to have been broken, by other staff members, but was never removed)

Additionally, my child was being told by the teacher, that she needed to get off of her crutches when she had a sprained ankle, and the children in her class were not to help her carry books, etc. (The sprain happened in the playground at their school, and was recorded at the nurses office).

A few weeks later my daughter suffered a concussion from being hit over the head with a chunk of ice at the hands of another child in our neighborhood. The teacher knew what had happened to my child, and she was also checked by the school nurse, etc. The nurse suggested a visit to the Doctor, which we did.

A day later the police show up at our door, saying that her teacher reported multiple injuries and that my child had vanished from school for 2 days. A lie; I had called the absence line, had the Doctor fax over a note to the school, and my child had been at that school for 4 years prior to this with no other injuries.

It was checked out and of course dismissed by the police, but not before it caused damage to our family.

My brother (A Lawyer) told me that I was in a silent war with the school, and to take my child out of there immediately, which I did.

However, my child paid the price; she doesn't understand why she can't be with her friends at school, and she misses her teachers, and home school environment. It is a pity that some people feel the need to treat others this way. I would never recommend to anyone that they send their child to Hansen Elementary School if they can help it.

It's a sad shame, what they did to our little family. Shame on you Hansen Elementary. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Open Quote I'm not too happy with this school at all. They may be above average for the requirements for the State of Washington, but they seem below average for everywhere else. We moved here from an American military post in Germany, where the schools were wonderful. My children were learning art, english, science, math, and Spanish, along with music and athletics. My son learned how to read at a 3rd grade level by the time he was halfway through with kindergarten. However, here, he feels he is "dumbing down" due to the fact that he isn't offered near as much academically as he was in Germany.

My children aren't offered science as part of their regular daily school schedule, nor are they offered art or a foreign language. There is an option that we could pay for the children to take these courses after school hours, but that is not in our means right now financially. Plus, courses such as these should be something they are given anyhow!

My daughter suffers from ADHD, and was getting great support at her old school. Here, the teachers and staff simply don't seem to know what to do to help her. Her grades are lacking, no matter how hard we try at home, because she isn't getting the help she needs at school.

We've also recently had problems with bullies at the designated school bus stop, and the school did nothing to help discipline them. Also, there were times my children had gotten hurt at the school, and I hadn't received as much as a phone call from the school nurse or a teacher.

If you are given an option of what school to have your children attend in Olympia, I highly suggest a school other than Hansen Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 313 23 37 24 10 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 313 23 37 24 10 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 333 17 40 30 10 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 353 21 33 36 12 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 327 37 32 42 13 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 273 30 28 40 10 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 270 22 40 48 8 n/a n/a 0 388
2002 237 28 54 44 7 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 237 28 54 44 7 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 300 31 67 43 9 n/a n/a 0 450
2005 335 23 76 35 9 n/a n/a 3 481
2006 340 30 75 38 10 n/a n/a 11 504
2007 293 22 75 33 5 n/a n/a 17 445
2008 303 21 73 40 8 n/a n/a 30 475
2009 295 18 80 42 8 n/a n/a 36 479
2010 320 19 84 30 8 n/a n/a 52 513
2011 300 27 64 43 6 7 30 0 477
2012 279 19 57 45 2 4 48 0 454
2013 301 18 57 57 3 3 66 0 505
2014 297 27 58 77 4 3 68 0 534
2015 250 22 46 78 5 1 69 0 471
2016 236 28 47 87 4 0 74 0 476
2017 226 21 41 89 11 0 72 0 460
2018 244 27 30 77 11 0 63 0 452
2019 271 33 33 79 5 1 76 0 498
2020 287 35 37 98 4 0 79 0 540
2021 247 31 31 80 1 0 85 0 475
2022 242 28 29 69 1 7 68 2 446
2023 274 25 31 75 1 5 72 1 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 407 20.1 20.2 n/a
1996 407 20.1 20.2 n/a
1997 430 20.6 20.9 n/a
1998 455 23.7 19.2 n/a
1999 451 22.5 20.0 n/a
2000 381 20.2 18.9 n/a
2001 388 18.7 20.7 n/a
2002 370 19.0 19.5 40.3
2003 370 19.0 19.5 40.3
2004 450 20.0 22.5 33.8
2005 481 20.5 23.5 29.7
2006 504 23.5 21.4 30.4
2007 445 24.8 17.9 35.7
2008 475 25.7 18.5 37.3
2009 479 24.9 19.2 38.6
2010 513 27.6 18.5 41.4
2011 477 27.0 17.6 36.3
2012 454 22.5 20.1 39.2
2013 505 24.4 20.6 40.4
2014 534 n/a n/a 46.8
2015 471 28.0 16.8 47.8
2016 476 26.0 18.3 50
2017 460 27.2 16.8 48.9
2018 452 27.9 16.1 46.2
2019 498 30.5 16.2 47
2020 540 33.6 16.0 52.6
2021 475 31.7 14.9 45.3
2022 446 30.3 14.6 42.4
2023 484 33.7 14.3 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 407 20.1 20.2 n/a
1996 407 20.1 20.2 n/a
1997 430 20.6 20.9 n/a
1998 455 23.7 19.2 n/a
1999 451 22.5 20.0 n/a
2000 381 20.2 18.9 n/a
2001 388 18.7 20.7 n/a
2002 370 19.0 19.5 40.3
2003 370 19.0 19.5 40.3
2004 450 20.0 22.5 33.8
2005 481 20.5 23.5 29.7
2006 504 23.5 21.4 30.4
2007 445 24.8 17.9 35.7
2008 475 25.7 18.5 37.3
2009 479 24.9 19.2 38.6
2010 513 27.6 18.5 41.4
2011 477 27.0 17.6 36.3
2012 454 22.5 20.1 39.2
2013 505 24.4 20.6 40.4
2014 534 n/a n/a 46.8
2015 471 28.0 16.8 47.8
2016 476 26.0 18.3 50
2017 460 27.2 16.8 48.9
2018 452 27.9 16.1 46.2
2019 498 30.5 16.2 47
2020 540 33.6 16.0 52.6
2021 475 31.7 14.9 45.3
2022 446 30.3 14.6 42.4
2023 484 33.7 14.3 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201661.8%1.3%1.3%0.0%71.1%71.1%81.6%78.9%81.6%71.1%
201780.6%0.0%1.4%0.0%1.4%87.5%88.9%90.3%86.1%88.9%88.9%
201868.0%0.0%4.0%2.7%0.0%73.3%74.7%82.7%74.7%77.3%74.7%
201978.8%0.0%1.3%0.0%2.5%82.5%81.3%90.0%82.5%83.8%81.3%
202083.0%1.1%0.0%3.4%4.6%88.6%93.2%88.6%89.8%93.2%95.5%95.5%95.5%93.2%
202181.9%1.4%0.0%1.4%0.0%83.3%83.3%90.3%83.3%83.3%84.7%84.7%84.7%83.3%
202282.2%1.4%0.0%0.0%2.7%87.7%86.3%89.0%86.3%86.3%87.7%87.7%87.7%86.3%
202379.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%84.1%84.1%87.0%82.6%84.1%84.1%84.1%84.1%84.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201986.4%1.1%1.5%2.3%96.0%96.8%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $983 (7.2%) $12,699 (92.8%) $13,682
2020 $1,137 (10.4%) $9,780 (89.6%) $10,917
2021 $1,387 (8.7%) $14,480 (91.3%) $15,867
2022 $1,668 (9.3%) $16,303 (90.7%) $17,971

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Julia Butler Hansen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 598th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 542nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)57.146.7
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olympia School District)65.856.5
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)59.454.7
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Olympia School District)65.756.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)70.542.2
 28.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia School District)70.153.7
 16.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)5953.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Olympia School District)62.754.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)51.548.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia School District)70.760.1
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)43.338.7
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Olympia School District)60.545.4
 15.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)41.257.3
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Olympia School District)63.760.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)60.246.1
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Olympia School District)75.263.6
 11.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)54.248.6
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Olympia School District)65.750.5
 15.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Julia Butler Hansen Elementary)41.257.3
 16.2%
   All Grades Science (Olympia School District)71.965
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498484
 2.8%
African American3325
 24.2%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian3331
 6.1%
Hispanic7975
 5.1%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White271274
 1.1%
Two or More Races7672
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%48.3%
 1.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Julia Butler Hansen Elementary.

Julia Butler Hansen Elementary ranks 542nd of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Julia Butler Hansen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thurgood Marshall Middle School
High : Capital High School

Students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary are 57% White, 15% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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