Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitman Elementary School serves the eastern part of Blackwood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitman Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #581 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James W. Lilley Elementary School, Winslow Township Elementary School Four by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
566 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Whitman Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Washington Township School District.
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