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Hulan L Whitson Elementary

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Hulan L Whitson Elementary ranks 401 st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

401^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Hulan L Whitson Elementary is a K-4 public school serving 352 students in the White Salmon Valley School District, and it stands out as a school on a strong and consistent upward trajectory, having improved from one of the lower-ranked schools in the state a decade ago to now ranking above average.

The school excels particularly in mathematics, where student proficiency significantly outpaces both the state and district averages, and its fourth graders perform especially well. Compared to nearby schools like Trout Lake Elementary and Mill A Elementary School, Hulan L Whitson achieves very similar academic results while serving a student population with a higher rate of economic need. It also operates very efficiently, delivering these solid outcomes with lower per-student spending than comparison schools such as Dallesport Elementary.

While the school's performance has shown some variation year-to-year, the overall trend is impressively positive, with a notable single-year jump in its statewide ranking. The school has also made dramatic recent improvements in supporting students from low-income families. For families, Hulan L Whitson Elementary represents a local success story of a school that is effectively raising achievement and getting strong results for its community.

352

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,219

Per pupil spending ?

45.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672-1279

(509) 493-1560

District: White Salmon Valley School District

Students who attend Hulan L Whitson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
	Wayne M Henkle Middle School
High:	Columbia High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

30.1%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2006 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (55% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2006

✓Above the Washington median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg44%

Washington avg48%

401^st of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 16 pts since 2024

From top 50% (2024) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

82^nd of 247White Salmon Valley 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	62.8	401 of 1160	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	589 of 1168	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	24.7	910 of 1106	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	28.8	857 of 1097	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.0	761 of 1092	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.9	717 of 1088	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	30.9	802 of 1072	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.3	713 of 1067	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.2	593 of 1069	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	35.3	734 of 1051	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	61.8	386 of 1031	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.3	534 of 1026	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	415 of 1092	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.6	599 of 1093	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	36.3	438 of 659	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.0	479 of 651	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	56.0	416 of 1013	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.0	640 of 1024	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.2	369 of 1098	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	532 of 1099	51.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.3	348 of 1007	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.3	301 of 1009	70.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)66th percentile~ school

White (2025)65th percentile~ school

Female (2025)62nd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)59th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)34th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Math55%+13 vs state

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

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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
Hulan L Whitson Elementary	Public	K-4	450 N Main Street	White Salmon	98672	Klickitat County	White Salmon Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 493-1560	352	21	16.5	45.7%	220 (62.5%)	1 (0.3%)	106 (30.1%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	62.8	401^st of 1160 public elementary schools	65.4%		47.8	589^th of 1168 public elementary schools	49.6%	188			52.1	57.7		54.1	53.2	59.6		55.5	85.5	88.7	95.2	95.2	95.2	91.9	88.7	91.9	91.9	91.9	$19,219	$784	$18,435
Mill A Elementary School	Public	K-8	1142 Jessup Road	Cook	98605	Skamania County	Mill A School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 538-2700	43	4	10.8	41.9%	35 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)		61.5				63.0				39.3											$26,321	$1,454	$24,867
Dallesport Elementary	Public	K-5	625 Keasey Avenue	Dallesport	98635	Klickitat County	Lyle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 365-2211	91	7	12.4	64.8%	55 (60.4%)	1 (1.1%)	24 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	30.6	817^th of 1160 public elementary schools	29.6%		19.4	981^st of 1168 public elementary schools	16.0%	164	40.0	40.0			26.7	27.3			46.7	33.3	90.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	90.0	95.0	95.0	90.0	90.0	$26,797	$5,230	$21,567
Carson Elementary School	Public	K-5	351 Hot Springs Ave	Carson	98610	Skamania County	Stevenson-Carson School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(509) 427-5939	290	17	16.6	65.2%	233 (80.3%)	2 (0.7%)	37 (12.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)								(n/a)
Trout Lake Elementary	Public	K-4	2310 Hwy 141	Trout Lake	98650	Klickitat County	Trout Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 395-2571	79	5	14.6	32.9%	74 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.1	334^th of 1160 public elementary schools	71.2%					(n/a)			57.9	60.0		58.6	55.6	60.0		57.1	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	81.3	$21,959	$1,099	$20,860

Frequently Asked Questions about Hulan L Whitson Elementary

What schools do graduates of Hulan L Whitson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hulan L Whitson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
Middle : Wayne M Henkle Middle School
High : Columbia High School

How many students attend Hulan L Whitson Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 352 students attended Hulan L Whitson Elementary.

What district is Hulan L Whitson Elementary in?

White Salmon Valley School District

What is the racial makeup of Hulan L Whitson Elementary?

Students at Hulan L Whitson Elementary are 63% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Hulan L Whitson Elementary a good school?

Hulan L Whitson Elementary ranks 401^st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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