Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitstran Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitstran Elementary serves the northern part of Prosser, WA, covering an area of approximately 165.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 21.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitstran Elementary School's student population of 261 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Whitstran Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitstran Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
79%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitstran Elementary School's ranking?
Whitstran Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Whitstran Elementary School often compared to?
Whitstran Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prosser Heights Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Keene-riverview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Whitstran Elementary School?
261 students attend Whitstran Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Whitstran Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitstran Elementary School?
Whitstran Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitstran Elementary School offer ?
Whitstran Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitstran Elementary School part of?
Whitstran Elementary School is part of Prosser School District.
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