Hulan L Whitson Elem

450 N Main Street
WHITE SALMON, WA 98672

295 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

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.

295

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hulan L Whitson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	103
Black	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
177 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
103 (34.9 %)
Two or More
12 (4.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
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 - 3rd
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 60

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 83