Hamblen Elementary
Spokane, WA · Spokane School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · City, midsize
249th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 79%· Stable
2121 E Thurston Ave, Spokane, WA 99203
(509)354-2900NCES ID 530825001379Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hamblen Elementary 249th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 79th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 260 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 483 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 74.5% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 10.4% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 9.1% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $497K in zip 99203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hamblen Elementary
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ELA 38% ▼23 · Math 38% ▼26Compare - #381Jefferson ElementarySpokane School District · 1.1 mi away381st of 1,174
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ELA 75% ▲14 · Math 69% ▲5Compare - #485Lincoln Heights ElementarySpokane School District · 1.4 mi away485th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▼9 · Math 50% ▼14Compare - #200Mullan Road ElementarySpokane School District · 1.6 mi away200th of 1,174
ELA 68% ▲7 · Math 63% ▼1Compare - #410Franklin ElementarySpokane School District · 1.6 mi away410th of 1,174
ELA 56% ▼5 · Math 52% ▼12Compare - #183Moran Prairie ElementarySpokane School District · 1.9 mi away183rd of 1,174
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ELA 40% ▼21 · Math 33% ▼31Compare
What school district is Hamblen Elementary in?
Hamblen Elementary is part of the Spokane School District district in Spokane, Washington.
Is Hamblen Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hamblen Elementary 249th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hamblen Elementary?
White 75%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 9%, Black 3% (483 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hamblen Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99203 is $497K 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.