Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Whitmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitmore Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Whitmore, CA school district, encompassing approximately 356.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 15.8 miles and the furthest edge located 31.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitmore Elementary School's student population of 64 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitmore Elementary School is 0.47, 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)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Whitmore Elementary School?
64 students attend Whitmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Whitmore Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitmore Elementary School?
Whitmore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitmore Elementary School offer ?
Whitmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Whitmore Elementary School part of?
Whitmore Elementary School is part of Whitmore Union Elementary School District.
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