Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Whitmer Human Resource Center serves the southern part of Pontiac, MI, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitman Elementary School's student population of 611 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2669 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #2669 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
611 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Whitman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 Pontiac City School District.
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