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#1188 of 2,228 schools in WA
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Elementary School · Olympia School District · Olympia, WA
An Olympia School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1919 ROAD SIXTY FIVE NW, Olympia, WA 98502
- Math 42% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Julia Butler Hansen Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olympia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,154
Median home value
$496,500
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Leland P Brown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Mclane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Olympia School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $17,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is listed in Olympia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is a public elementary school in Olympia, WA, part of Olympia School District, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,188 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
What grades does Julia Butler Hansen Elementary serve?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Julia Butler Hansen Elementary rank in WA?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary ranks #1,188 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary a charter school?
No, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
50.7% of students at Julia Butler Hansen Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (360) 596-7400
- Area population (ZIP 98502)
- 35,043
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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