Whitman Elementary School

1840 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Whitman Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#389 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
85%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcsorley Elementary School, Camelot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
348 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Whitman Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Lewiston Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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