Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Olympia, WA · Olympia School District · Grades PK-5
681st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Julia Butler Hansen Elementary 681st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 207 students tested
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 428 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 54.9% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 17.8% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.7% | 14.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 10.8% | 5.1% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 3.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Typical home value $581K in zip 98502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Leland P Brown ElementaryOlympia School District · 1.4 mi away717th of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 5McLane Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.7 mi away665th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 3Garfield Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.9 mi away890th of 1,174
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 8Roosevelt Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 3.3 mi away337th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 55% - 8Griffin SchoolGriffin School District · 3.3 mi away306th of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 55% - 5Lincoln Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 3.4 mi away616th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 6Madison Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 3.4 mi away493rd of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 6Tumwater Hill ElementaryTumwater School District · 3.5 mi away476th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary in?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is part of the Olympia School District district in Olympia, Washington.
Is Julia Butler Hansen Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Julia Butler Hansen Elementary 681st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
White 55%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 5% (428 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Julia Butler Hansen Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98502 is $581K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.