Hulan L Whitson Elem

450 N Main Street
WHITE SALMON, WA 98672

352 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hulan L. Whitson Elementary School, located in White Salmon, Washington, serves as a central hub for primary education in the Columbia River Gorge region. As part of the White Salmon Valley School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their future educational journeys within the close-knit community of White Salmon.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is noted for its focus on inclusivity and community involvement, leveraging its location to provide students with unique opportunities related to the natural beauty and culture of the Pacific Northwest. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Hulan L. Whitson Elementary strives to create a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by dedicated faculty and an active parent community.

352

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hulan L Whitson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	106
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
220 (62.5%)
Hispanic
106 (30.1%)
Two or More
20 (5.7%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	White Salmon Valley School District
Phone:	(509)493-1560
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 56