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Hamblen Elementary

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Hamblen Elementary ranks 260 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

260^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Hamblen Elementary is a public PK-6 school serving about 508 students in Spokane, WA, that consistently earns high marks for academic performance within its diverse community.

The school stands out for its strong and steady results, particularly in math and science, where student proficiency rates are significantly higher than both the Spokane School District and state averages. What's impressive is that Hamblen achieves these outcomes while serving a student population with growing economic needs, performing better than some nearby schools with similar or even fewer challenges. For instance, it matches the math performance of Mullan Road Elementary and nears that of Moran Prairie Elementary, while operating with efficient per-student spending.

While not the absolute top-ranked school in the area like Wilson Elementary or Hutton Elementary, Hamblen represents a reliable "sweet spot," offering excellent academics without the extreme socioeconomic segregation seen elsewhere. The school has shown historical strength in supporting economically disadvantaged students, though recent data suggests a need to focus on special education effectiveness. Compared to struggling schools like Adams Elementary or Grant Elementary, Hamblen's decade of stable, high performance demonstrates a resilient and effective model for balanced excellence in Spokane.

508

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,383

Per pupil spending ?

43.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203-4100

(509) 354-2900

District: Spokane School District

Students who attend Hamblen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carla Peperzak Middle School
High:	Ferris High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Hispanic:

7.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 85th percentile in 2019 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (62% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Washington elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Spokane School District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 85th-percentile peak (2019) to 78th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg45%

Washington avg48%

260^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 36Elementary Schools in the Spokane School District

129^th of 247Spokane School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	260 of 1160	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	72.8	289 of 1168	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	285 of 1169	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	204 of 1169	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.5	190 of 1107	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	173 of 1130	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	237 of 1054	77.5%	★★★★☆
2017	77.0	233 of 1056	77.9%	★★★★☆
2016	73.7	269 of 1053	74.5%	★★★★☆
2015	70.3	284 of 1067	73.4%	★★★★☆
2013	73.9	253 of 1106	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	68.5	332 of 1097	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.5	289 of 1092	73.5%	★★★★☆
2010	74.3	226 of 1088	79.2%	★★★★☆
2009	71.9	257 of 1072	76.0%	★★★★☆
2008	69.7	295 of 1067	72.4%	★★★★☆
2007	67.1	325 of 1069	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.3	302 of 1051	71.3%	★★★★☆
2005	61.2	395 of 1031	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.4	240 of 1026	76.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	276 of 1092	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	335 of 1093	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.0	243 of 1094	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	248 of 1100	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	197 of 1008	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	79.1	202 of 1068	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	240 of 1004	76.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	97.2	7 of 501	98.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	63.7	314 of 1013	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.8	178 of 1024	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.4	131 of 1013	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	81.2	84 of 1019	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	85.2	52 of 854	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	75.6	138 of 979	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	108 of 835	87.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	268 of 1098	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	231 of 1099	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	71.0	296 of 1099	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	84.9	152 of 1113	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	79.1	203 of 1025	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	183 of 1075	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	229 of 999	77.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	63.8	101 of 303	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	43.9	210 of 363	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.1	197 of 339	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.3	75 of 308	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	91.2	25 of 478	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	76.9	29 of 158	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	33.3	375 of 566	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.9	159 of 637	75.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	68.0	316 of 1007	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	316 of 1009	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	337 of 1011	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.3	234 of 1031	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.3	246 of 943	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.1	186 of 1027	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	75.7	194 of 833	76.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)99th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)76th percentile~ school

Female (2025)75th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)69th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-9 vs school

Multi-racial (2019)67th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2025)42nd percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Math64%+21 vs state

English Language Arts62%+9 vs state

Science61%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamblen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2121 E Thurston Ave	Spokane	99203	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-2900	508	34	15.0	43.7%	394 (77.6%)	14 (2.8%)	36 (7.1%)	17 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.5%)	74.9	260^th of 1160 public elementary schools	77.6%		72.8	289^th of 1168 public elementary schools	75.3%	29	61.3	61.3	69.4	55.4	60.5	61.6	68.6	68.5	54.3	64.1	90.5	91.9	97.3	97.3	97.3	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	$18,383	$1,310	$17,073
Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2909-E 37 Ave	Spokane	99223	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-2000	312	22	14.0	71.5%	190 (60.9%)	26 (8.3%)	41 (13.1%)	15 (4.8%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	33 (10.6%)	28	851^st of 1160 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.8	743^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	36.4%	108	32.1	32.1	33.3	43.5	40.0	38.9	37.0	45.7	34.6	38.8	80.0	87.5	85.0	85.0	85.0	85.0	87.5	82.5	85.0	85.0	$20,779	$2,276	$18,504
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	123 E. 37th Ave	Spokane	99203	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-3200	359	26	13.7	32.9%	286 (79.7%)	4 (1.1%)	37 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.6%)	67.1	350^th of 1160 public elementary schools	69.8%		82.7	195^th of 1168 public elementary schools	83.3%	155	68.5	68.5	53.1	56.5	63.0	57.2	60.9	56.5	46.3	55.0	87.2	91.5	95.7	95.7	95.7	91.5	91.5	91.5	91.5	91.5	$21,709	$2,256	$19,452
Hutton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	908 E 24Th Ave	Spokane	99203	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-3030	492	33	14.9	29.7%	390 (79.3%)	6 (1.2%)	43 (8.7%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.1%)	88.7	122^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	89.5%		90.2	110^th of 1168 public elementary schools	90.6%	12	73.5	73.5	76.8	67.7	83.6	76.2	71.6	66.2	70.6	69.7	91.5	95.1	95.1	95.1	95.1	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	$17,724	$892	$16,832
Lincoln Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3322 E 22Nd Ave	Spokane	99223	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-3300	435	32	13.5	60.7%	296 (68.0%)	16 (3.7%)	35 (8.0%)	13 (3.0%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (15.6%)	57.5	461^st of 1160 public elementary schools	60.3%		56.6	486^th of 1168 public elementary schools	58.4%	25	56.1	56.1	43.3	59.7	59.1	53.7	52.2	55.2	45.5	50.8	88.1	89.6	91.0	91.0	91.0	89.6	89.6	89.6	89.6	89.6	$19,709	$1,750	$17,959
Mullan Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2616 E 63Rd Ave	Spokane	99223	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-3800	477	32	15.1	35.4%	354 (74.2%)	10 (2.1%)	44 (9.2%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	50 (10.5%)	81.3	200^th of 1160 public elementary schools	82.8%		78	239^th of 1168 public elementary schools	79.5%	39	65.9	65.9	72.7	65.3	68.2	68.8	74.0	64.0	54.8	64.0	65.7	68.6	88.6	88.6	88.6	87.1	88.6	84.3	87.1	87.1	$18,566	$1,707	$16,859
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2627 E 17Th Ave	Spokane	99223	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-2620	428	32	13.5	52.3%	293 (68.5%)	23 (5.4%)	46 (10.7%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (12.9%)	64	390^th of 1160 public elementary schools	66.4%		68.1	338^th of 1168 public elementary schools	71.1%	52	58.7	58.7	55.8	56.1	62.5	58.0	55.2	54.4	50.0	53.4	88.5	88.5	91.8	91.8	91.8	88.5	90.2	91.8	88.5	88.5	$21,654	$1,250	$20,404
Moran Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4224 E 57Th Ave	Spokane	99223	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-3700	462	31	14.7	36.1%	377 (81.6%)	4 (0.9%)	34 (7.4%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	30 (6.5%)	81.4	199^th of 1160 public elementary schools	82.8%		84.2	173^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	85.2%	26	67.6	67.6	55.0	79.0	74.0	69.0	61.3	77.6	58.9	65.9	86.5	89.2	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	90.5	90.5	91.9	91.9	$17,334	$1,113	$16,221
Grant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1300 E 9Th Ave	Spokane	99202	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 354-2800	289	25	11.4	78.5%	142 (49.1%)	29 (10.0%)	37 (12.8%)	5 (1.7%)	7 (2.4%)	15 (5.2%)	54 (18.7%)	26.3	883^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	23.9%		22.8	930^th of 1168 public elementary schools	20.4%	47	30.0	30.0	52.6	30.6	37.5	40.4	55.3	25.0	17.5	32.5	88.9	91.1	93.3	93.3	93.3	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	$25,868	$2,267	$23,601
Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	911 W 25Th Ave	Spokane	99203	Spokane County	Spokane School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 354-4500	307	21	14.3	18.6%	268 (87.3%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	96.1	33^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	97.2%		91.2	91^st of 1168 public elementary schools	92.2%	58	89.1	89.1	75.0	79.7	89.1	81.2	86.4	79.7	83.0	82.6	11.1	13.3	13.3	13.3	13.3	11.1	24.4	26.7	11.1	11.1	$19,525	$1,126	$18,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamblen Elementary

How many students attend Hamblen Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 508 students attended Hamblen Elementary.

Is Hamblen Elementary a good school?

Hamblen Elementary ranks 260^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Hamblen Elementary in?

Spokane School District

What schools do graduates of Hamblen Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hamblen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carla Peperzak Middle School
High : Ferris High School

What is the racial makeup of Hamblen Elementary?

Students at Hamblen Elementary are 78% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

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