Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Whitman Elementary School's student population of 98 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
98 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Whitman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
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