Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitman Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitman Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whitman Es's student population of 265 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitman Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Es is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
63%
8%
White
9%
46%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
12%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Es's ranking?
Whitman Es is ranked #1591 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Whitman Es?
265 students attend Whitman Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Whitman Es students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Es?
Whitman Es has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitman Es offer ?
Whitman Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitman Es part of?
Whitman Es is part of Tulsa School District.
School Reviews
2 12/28/2015
My daughter started out in another school and did wonderful! She was above all of her class when she started at Whitman. Her teacher at the time admitted that it would be easy for her to fall behind because they had to work with the other students who were EXTREMELY behind and the children who knew what they were doing would pretty much be given an assignment and told to do it without help. Well she still did alright but eventually the grades fell. My son started out there and learned next to nothing! If you're wondering why they were there (& I bet you are!) well it was only because of transportation issues and it being close to our home at the time. I felt like telling parents to grab their children and run when I saw people enrolling their children their. The staff has some nice teachers but it also has its share of "ghetto" teachers as well. I had other people I knew and some from the neighborhood all complain about the same things. 5 other children that I knew transferred to other schools because their grade fell after being in Whitman. One of the parents of those 5 had to pay for tutoring because his child was so far behind the children at Union (where he is currently enrolled, doing great, and enjoys everyday he's there). I made it to this site only because I'm searching for a better school because I feel my children have no chance in Whitman. If you put you're children in this school be prepared for home schooling your child also because they will need you more than just a here and there math problem. You will have to reteach everything! If you ever go into the classes and sit with the children or help them you will see the MAJORITY are extremely behind. And on top of it!!!... Flyers and notices are always handed out at the last minute making it hard for parents to make arrangements to attend programs or purchase items for their children (the majority of the children who attend this school are from low income families. They don't think about the fact that most of these children's parents can't toss money out their pocket to purchase things at last minute. Lots of them don't even get school pictures and they don't have retakes or fall and spring photos.) The children say the cafeteria food is gross and upsets their stomachs and it's too much trouble for the staff to figure out that lactose intolerant children can't have milk! Well I could keep going but won't. These are only some complaints based on my experience there and of the people I know. I really hope they get it together there! The school is nice and sits in a nice neighborhood and it's needed. (Not another abandoned building). Also they need fine arts and more activities. The kids have nothing to look forward to! Nothing that makes coming special.
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