Is Hutton Elementary a good school?

Yes. Hutton Elementary ranks in the top 9.4% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Hutton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Hutton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hutton Elementary?

Students at Hutton Elementary are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Hutton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hutton Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Carla Peperzak Middle School High : Lewis & Clark High School

Hutton Elementary

Summary:

Hutton Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 528 students in grades PK-6. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming their peers in the Spokane School District and Washington state on standardized assessments.

Hutton Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates, which in 2023-2024 were 74.77% in English Language Arts, 73.71% in Math, and 88.16% in Science. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with 83.14% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Grant Elementary, which has a more diverse student body. Additionally, Hutton Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 25% in 2022-2023, compared to Grant Elementary's 85.8%.

While Hutton Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school's demographic and socioeconomic differences compared to some of its neighbors suggest that there may be opportunities to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Spokane community. The school's higher student-teacher ratio of 15.8 in 2022-2023, compared to 10.5 at Grant Elementary, may also present challenges in terms of individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Hutton Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, but there are areas for the school and the Spokane School District to explore in order to promote greater equity and inclusivity.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

908 E 24Th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203-3300

(509) 354-3030

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,065

Students who attend Hutton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carla Peperzak Middle School
High:	Lewis & Clark High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 528

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hutton Elementary ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Spokane School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hutton Elementary is 15.8. 33 elementary schools in the Spokane School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hutton Elementary employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hutton Elementary is $15,065. 34 elementary schools in the Spokane School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hutton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hutton Elementary 110^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Hutton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hutton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hutton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	91.01	54^th	1026	94.7%
2005	88.58	84^th	1031	91.9%
2006	91.09	46^th	1051	95.6%
2007	93.25	36^th	1069	96.6%
2008	91.65	46^th	1067	95.7%
2009	94.73	17^th	1072	98.4%
2010	93.62	21^st	1088	98.1%
2011	92.00	40^th	1092	96.3%
2012	91.32	47^th	1097	95.7%
2013	87.28	78^th	1106	92.9%
2015	93.30	48^th	1067	95.5%
2016	91.18	73^rd	1053	93.1%
2017	94.26	35^th	1056	96.7%
2018	94.38	34^th	1054	96.8%
2019	95.39	24^th	1130	97.9%
2021	94.41	63^rd	1107	94.3%
2022	91.29	87^th	1169	92.6%
2023	91.64	99^th	1169	91.5%
2024	90.16	110^th	1168	90.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hutton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	88.81	21^st	835	97.5%
2019	86.54	44^th	979	95.5%
2021	76.74	112^th	854	86.9%
2022	73.17	167^th	1019	83.6%
2023	80.71	117^th	1013	88.5%
2024	76.25	162^nd	1024	84.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Hutton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	93.18	40^th	1004	96.0%
2019	96.00	9^th	1068	99.2%
2021	94.03	59^th	1008	94.1%
2022	92.11	75^th	1100	93.2%
2023	92.04	70^th	1094	93.6%
2024	90.41	83^rd	1093	92.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hutton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	94.12	26^th	999	97.4%
2019	93.16	42^nd	1075	96.1%
2021	93.17	76^th	1025	92.6%
2022	89.01	106^th	1113	90.5%
2023	90.24	91^st	1099	91.7%
2024	87.07	123^rd	1099	88.8%

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Rank History for White students at Hutton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	92.08	20^th	833	97.6%
2019	94.32	13^th	1027	98.7%
2021	94.70	26^th	943	97.2%
2022	89.42	68^th	1031	93.4%
2023	90.54	68^th	1011	93.3%
2024	88.20	78^th	1009	92.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1.7)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Sunday, September 30, 2018

attended the school from k-6, and while the education i received was amazing, and i am forever grateful for the lessons i have learned, the environment is very closed minded. teachers and students are extremely sexist, and rude to any minority for that matter. conservative teachers forced their values on you, and if your beliefs were any different, you received the punishment. do not come into this school expecting equality. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Common Core Implementation is killing this school. New teachers are not concerned about student achievement just what the principal dorects them to do. I have withnessed what goes on as far as assessment levels and they do not match what is reported. Prinicipal is an authoritarian known for excessive puinishment Close Quote

by a citizen
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

This is a terrible school if you don't make enough money to keep up with the "rich kids". Don't expect bullies to be disciplined if your child is the odd man out. Being different is not tolerated here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hutton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	462	2	9	1	11	n/a	n/a	0	485
1989	483	2	9	2	11	n/a	n/a	0	507
1990	498	4	9	3	11	n/a	n/a	0	525
1991	522	7	10	5	13	n/a	n/a	0	557
1992	525	6	11	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	550
1993	516	8	13	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	549
1994	507	11	9	12	8	n/a	n/a	0	547
1995	474	14	8	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	514
1996	474	14	8	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	514
1997	491	15	11	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	534
1998	451	11	8	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	483
1999	432	13	5	10	9	n/a	n/a	0	469
2000	457	12	8	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	492
2001	459	10	11	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	499
2002	453	6	10	5	9	n/a	n/a	0	483
2003	453	6	10	5	9	n/a	n/a	0	483
2004	436	7	10	5	8	n/a	n/a	0	466
2005	445	10	9	8	11	n/a	n/a	4	487
2006	452	9	10	7	11	n/a	n/a	20	509
2007	421	7	10	9	16	n/a	n/a	34	497
2008	410	14	10	8	12	n/a	n/a	28	482
2009	432	15	14	10	11	n/a	n/a	26	508
2010	403	7	11	8	10	n/a	n/a	32	471
2011	455	6	7	11	9	2	18	0	508
2012	424	6	6	28	4	1	28	0	497
2013	418	10	8	27	2	0	23	0	488
2014	431	5	10	27	1	0	39	0	513
2015	423	9	10	30	0	0	45	0	517
2016	454	17	8	30	1	0	52	0	562
2017	459	13	8	32	1	0	44	0	557
2018	487	17	8	31	2	0	46	0	591
2019	502	15	6	31	2	0	54	0	610
2020	499	19	9	40	1	0	52	0	620
2021	429	18	7	43	4	0	50	0	551
2022	441	13	12	38	2	0	44	1	551
2023	439	10	7	31	5	0	36	0	528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hutton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	485	20.0	24.2	0
1989	507	20.0	25.3	n/a
1990	525	21.0	25.0	0
1991	557	21.5	25.9	n/a
1992	550	22.5	24.4	n/a
1993	549	22.0	25.0	n/a
1994	547	23.0	23.8	n/a
1995	514	22.0	23.4	n/a
1996	514	22.0	23.4	n/a
1997	534	21.0	25.4	n/a
1998	483	20.0	24.2	n/a
1999	469	19.5	24.1	n/a
2000	492	20.0	24.6	n/a
2001	499	21.9	22.8	n/a
2002	483	22.5	21.5	15.7
2003	483	22.5	21.5	15.7
2004	466	21.0	22.2	18.2
2005	487	20.6	23.6	16.1
2006	509	20.9	24.4	16.8
2007	497	21.5	23.1	18.4
2008	482	20.5	23.5	19.4
2009	508	20.5	24.8	19.1
2010	471	19.7	23.9	16.9
2011	508	19.6	25.8	18.5
2012	497	19.1	25.9	19.7
2013	488	20.5	23.7	21.1
2014	513	n/a	n/a	21.2
2015	517	26.0	19.8	24.4
2016	562	28.0	20.0	24.4
2017	557	27.6	20.1	18.9
2018	591	32.2	18.3	19.1
2019	610	32.1	18.9	18.2
2020	620	30.8	20.0	20.6
2021	551	32.5	16.9	22.7
2022	551	35.5	15.5	22.3
2023	528	33.3	15.8	25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hutton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	485	20.0	24.2	0
1989	507	20.0	25.3	n/a
1990	525	21.0	25.0	0
1991	557	21.5	25.9	n/a
1992	550	22.5	24.4	n/a
1993	549	22.0	25.0	n/a
1994	547	23.0	23.8	n/a
1995	514	22.0	23.4	n/a
1996	514	22.0	23.4	n/a
1997	534	21.0	25.4	n/a
1998	483	20.0	24.2	n/a
1999	469	19.5	24.1	n/a
2000	492	20.0	24.6	n/a
2001	499	21.9	22.8	n/a
2002	483	22.5	21.5	15.7
2003	483	22.5	21.5	15.7
2004	466	21.0	22.2	18.2
2005	487	20.6	23.6	16.1
2006	509	20.9	24.4	16.8
2007	497	21.5	23.1	18.4
2008	482	20.5	23.5	19.4
2009	508	20.5	24.8	19.1
2010	471	19.7	23.9	16.9
2011	508	19.6	25.8	18.5
2012	497	19.1	25.9	19.7
2013	488	20.5	23.7	21.1
2014	513	n/a	n/a	21.2
2015	517	26.0	19.8	24.4
2016	562	28.0	20.0	24.4
2017	557	27.6	20.1	18.9
2018	591	32.2	18.3	19.1
2019	610	32.1	18.9	18.2
2020	620	30.8	20.0	20.6
2021	551	32.5	16.9	22.7
2022	551	35.5	15.5	22.3
2023	528	33.3	15.8	25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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