Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W V Whitmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W V Whitmore Elementary School serves the northeast part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
W V Whitmore Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
W V Whitmore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W V Whitmore Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
6%
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White
30%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W V Whitmore Elementary School's ranking?
W V Whitmore Elementary School is ranked #1190 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are W V Whitmore Elementary School often compared to?
W V Whitmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheeler Elementary School, Davidson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend W V Whitmore Elementary School?
362 students attend W V Whitmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of W V Whitmore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W V Whitmore Elementary School?
W V Whitmore Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does W V Whitmore Elementary School offer ?
W V Whitmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W V Whitmore Elementary School part of?
W V Whitmore Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is W V Whitmore Elementary School located?
W V Whitmore Elementary School is located in the Whitmore neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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