B
Good
72/100

Hamblen Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 2121 E Thurston Ave, Spokane, WA 99203
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 81st percentile in Washington
Growth
C
Students gain 0.72 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 29th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
483
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%81/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%29/100Students gain 0.72 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+16 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency69% (+22 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +10 pts, math +15 pts87th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +13 pts, math +24 pts86th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%65%reading +11 pts, math +13 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income62%52%reading +19 pts, math +20 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2121 E Thurston Ave
City Spokane
ZIP Code 99203
District 5308250
NCES School ID 530825001379
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99203

Understanding the community around Hamblen Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $91,735
Per Capita Income $53,043
Poverty Rate 2.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.2%
High School or Higher 98.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $414,600
Median Rent $1,208
Owner-Occupied 76.0%
Renter-Occupied 24.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hamblen Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Black 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 483
Teachers (FTE) 30.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hamblen Elementary?
Hamblen Elementary has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hamblen Elementary?
Hamblen Elementary has 483 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Hamblen Elementary serve?
Hamblen Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hamblen Elementary receive per student?
Hamblen Elementary receives $24,487 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hamblen Elementary in 99203 ▼
Avg Home Value
$498,105
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,183
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
24.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026