Whitman Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Whitman Elementary School serves 219 students in grades 2-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
60%
10%
White
24%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
219 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Whitman Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Brockton School District.

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