Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitney Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
68%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney Elementary School's ranking?
Whitney Elementary School is ranked #758 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
405 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Whitney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Yakima School District.
School Reviews
1 9/30/2019
For the last 3 years that my child had been attending the school, it breaks my heart to know that when bullying is brought to their attention they do nothing except blaming the child being bullied or brushing it off with that child is like that to everyone. The experience with this school has made my child grow to hate school which worries me to the core. No of the teachers that we have dealt with have been willing to listen and work with us when it came to my child and their solution to everything is put them on pills especially when the doctors and other instructors such as coaches and what not say the child does not need pills. I hope this review sheds light on the problems at hand and the school can re-evaluate it's the approach when it comes to dealing with all students.
5 9/12/2012
Mrs. Roberts is a wonderful teacher for kindergarten.. Other staff seem to be very welcoming and friendly. Its an all around great school i wish that the kids were nice to other kids and they enforced no bullying
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