Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whiting Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whiting Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Whiting, IA, encompassing approximately 100.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whiting Elementary School's student population of 78 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
78 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, our mission is to prepare students to be responsible citizens in today’s world.
School Rankings
Whiting Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiting Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
n/a
Showing 2006–2019. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiting Elementary School's ranking?
Whiting Elementary School is ranked #913 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Whiting Elementary School?
78 students attend Whiting Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Whiting Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whiting Elementary School?
Whiting Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whiting Elementary School offer ?
Whiting Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whiting Elementary School part of?
Whiting Elementary School is part of Whiting Comm School District.
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