Hamblen Elementary

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hamblen Elementary is a highly-regarded public school located in the South Hill neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, and is part of the Spokane Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. It fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students, often benefiting from high levels of parental involvement and a dedicated teaching staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hamblen Elementary is frequently recognized for its focus on holistic education and inclusivity. The school environment typically encourages students to engage in collaborative learning, promoting values of kindness and responsibility. Situated in an established, family-oriented residential area, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing students with a stable and nurturing foundation as they progress through their formative elementary years.

508

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamblen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	36
Black	14
Asian	17
Two or More	43
American Indian	4

White
394 (77.6%)
Two or More
43 (8.5%)
Hispanic
36 (7.1%)
Asian
17 (3.3%)
Black
14 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamblen Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamblen Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	48%
Male	264	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)