Whitman Elementary School
Tel:
(509)354-4320
- Whitman Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Whitman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Whitman Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Whitman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1652 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 61% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 6% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spokane School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Whitman Elementary School is Rogers High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garry Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Spokane International Academy Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Rogers High School Grades: 9-12 | 1603 students
0.4 miles
1622 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509)354-6600 0.4 9-12 1603 - Spokane Garry Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 589 students
0.6 miles
725 E Joseph Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509)354-5200 0.6 7-8 589 - Spokane Spokane International Academy Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 263 students
0.8 miles
2706 E Queen
Spokane, WA 99217
(509)209-8730 0.8 K-7 263 - Spokane Arlington Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 612 students
0.9 miles
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509)354-2100 0.9 PK-6 612 - Spokane Lidgerwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 442 students
0.9 miles
5510 N Lidgerwood
Spokane, WA 99208
(509)354-3225 0.9 PK-6 442
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