Serving 364 students in grades 2-5, Whitaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
65%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)33%
34.4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whitaker Elementary School?
364 students attend Whitaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Whitaker Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitaker Elementary School?
Whitaker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitaker Elementary School offer ?
Whitaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitaker Elementary School part of?
Whitaker Elementary School is part of Finneytown Local School District.
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