Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitman 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitman Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Whitman 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 Whitman Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1456 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
4%
5%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Regal Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
362 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Whitman Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitman Elementary School located?
Whitman Elementary School is located in the Whitman neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Whitman.
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