H. Dewayne Whittington Primary serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
36%
33%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend H. Dewayne Whittington Primary?
293 students attend H. Dewayne Whittington Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of H. Dewayne Whittington Primary students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. Dewayne Whittington Primary?
H. Dewayne Whittington Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. Dewayne Whittington Primary offer ?
H. Dewayne Whittington Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is H. Dewayne Whittington Primary part of?
H. Dewayne Whittington Primary is part of Somerset County Public Schools School District.
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