Whitman Elementary School

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Whitman Elementary School ranks 174 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Whitman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lewiston, Idaho, serving 372 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Lewiston Independent School District. While the district is ranked 17 out of 77 in the state with a 4-star rating, Whitman Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a student population with a higher percentage of low-income families compared to surrounding schools.

Whitman Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.41%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 77.37% to 91.56% white students. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Math (45.5%) and English Language Arts (46.9%) trailing the Lewiston Independent District (50.9% and 59.6%) and the state of Idaho (42.2% and 53.3%). Additionally, Whitman Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (20.2%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 8.1% to 20.3%.

The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Whitman Elementary (33.33%) suggests a lower socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 11.08% to 47.86%. This could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. For example, Camelot Elementary School, also in the Lewiston Independent District, outperforms Whitman in both Math (66.9% vs. 45.5%) and English Language Arts (64.4% vs. 46.9%) proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1840 9th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501-3158

(208) 748-3850

District: Lewiston Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,541

Students who attend Whitman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jenifer Middle School
High:	Lewiston High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whitman Elementary School ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Whitman Elementary School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitman Elementary School is $10,541, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Whitman Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lewiston Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston Independent District 17^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whitman Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	43.44	221^st	335	34.0%
2009	54.76	169^th	349	51.6%
2010	63.11	123^rd	356	65.4%
2011	69.23	92^nd	359	74.4%
2012	61.08	143^rd	354	59.6%
2013	65.98	112^th	357	68.6%
2015	36.04	149^th	226	34.1%
2016	50.46	125^th	240	47.9%
2017	50.04	144^th	292	50.7%
2018	28.57	186^th	254	26.8%
2022	37.12	122^nd	188	35.1%
2023	32.96	170^th	252	32.5%
2024	41.85	174^th	301	42.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whitman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355	355
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	367	367
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	372	372
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	352	352
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	332	332
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	332	332
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	370	370
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	369	369
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	349	349
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	340	340
2001	339	4	5	7	16	n/a	n/a	0	371
2002	311	0	7	10	16	n/a	n/a	0	344
2003	311	0	7	10	16	n/a	n/a	0	344
2004	265	2	6	10	17	n/a	n/a	0	300
2005	284	2	7	9	17	n/a	n/a	0	319
2006	299	5	9	11	17	n/a	n/a	0	341
2007	311	5	5	14	14	n/a	n/a	0	349
2008	304	4	7	10	15	n/a	n/a	0	340
2009	323	6	10	13	18	n/a	n/a	0	370
2010	309	4	8	11	26	n/a	n/a	0	358
2011	301	2	2	13	11	1	25	0	355
2012	284	1	1	14	14	0	31	0	345
2013	322	2	2	17	13	1	28	0	385
2014	332	3	4	22	5	0	29	0	395
2015	304	3	1	20	11	1	25	0	365
2016	301	1	1	18	12	0	30	0	363
2017	314	3	1	19	10	3	24	0	374
2018	327	3	2	12	9	2	18	0	373
2019	345	1	2	22	12	4	20	0	406
2020	380	0	2	21	12	4	20	0	439
2021	293	1	2	25	5	2	15	0	343
2022	295	3	2	20	8	2	18	0	348
2023	314	2	1	21	6	0	28	0	372
2024	273	0	0	24	6	0	22	0	325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	355	20.0	17.7	36.1
1992	367	19.1	19.2	28.3
1993	372	18.9	19.7	29.3
1994	352	19.9	17.7	36.9
1995	332	22.6	14.7	32.5
1996	332	22.6	14.7	32.5
1997	370	21.6	17.1	36.5
1998	369	23.1	16.0	33.6
1999	349	21.8	16.0	43.8
2000	340	20.5	16.6	38.5
2001	371	21.1	17.6	35.3
2002	344	23.8	14.5	41.3
2003	344	23.8	14.5	41.3
2004	300	22.3	13.5	41
2005	319	20.3	15.7	36.1
2006	341	22.3	15.3	43.1
2007	349	21.5	16.2	39.8
2008	340	20.3	16.7	37.1
2009	370	21.6	17.1	36.8
2010	358	22.0	16.2	41.9
2011	355	22.7	15.5	44.8
2012	345	26.9	12.8	54.2
2013	385	21.3	18.0	47
2014	395	20.3	19.4	43
2015	365	21.0	17.3	49.3
2016	363	20.0	18.1	46.8
2017	374	21.9	17.0	47.1
2018	373	22.0	16.9	45
2019	406	20.2	20.0	39.7
2020	439	21.6	20.3	35.8
2021	343	20.1	16.9	33.2
2022	348	20.2	17.1	25.6
2023	372	23.6	15.7	33.3
2024	325	22.4	14.4	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	355	20.0	17.7	36.1
1992	367	19.1	19.2	28.3
1993	372	18.9	19.7	29.3
1994	352	19.9	17.7	36.9
1995	332	22.6	14.7	32.5
1996	332	22.6	14.7	32.5
1997	370	21.6	17.1	36.5
1998	369	23.1	16.0	33.6
1999	349	21.8	16.0	43.8
2000	340	20.5	16.6	38.5
2001	371	21.1	17.6	35.3
2002	344	23.8	14.5	41.3
2003	344	23.8	14.5	41.3
2004	300	22.3	13.5	41
2005	319	20.3	15.7	36.1
2006	341	22.3	15.3	43.1
2007	349	21.5	16.2	39.8
2008	340	20.3	16.7	37.1
2009	370	21.6	17.1	36.8
2010	358	22.0	16.2	41.9
2011	355	22.7	15.5	44.8
2012	345	26.9	12.8	54.2
2013	385	21.3	18.0	47
2014	395	20.3	19.4	43
2015	365	21.0	17.3	49.3
2016	363	20.0	18.1	46.8
2017	374	21.9	17.0	47.1
2018	373	22.0	16.9	45
2019	406	20.2	20.0	39.7
2020	439	21.6	20.3	35.8
2021	343	20.1	16.9	33.2
2022	348	20.2	17.1	25.6
2023	372	23.6	15.7	33.3
2024	325	22.4	14.4	30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitman Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,376 (13.1%)	$9,166 (87.0%)	$10,541

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Whitman Elementary School)	47.8	36.4	11.4%
4th Grade Math (Lewiston Independent District)	54.4	47.6	6.8%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary School)	62.5	59.2	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	53	60.4	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	56.6	0.3%
All Grades Math (Whitman Elementary School)	44.1	38.6	5.5%
All Grades Math (Lewiston Independent District)	44	47.1	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary School)	47.9	42.9	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	54.3	53	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	372	8.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	12	6	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	22	21	4.5%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	345	314	9%
Two or More Races	20	28	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	33.3%	6.3%

Schools Near Whitman Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1840 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3850	325	22	14.4	30.2%	273 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	41.9	174^th of 301 public elementary schools	42.2%		33	170^th of 252 public elementary schools	32.5%	4	40.4	56.8	40.9	45.5	38.7	38.6			46.9	$10,541	$1,376	$9,166
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston	Public, Charter	K-5	1212 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	113	7	16.1		86 (76.1%)	8 (7.1%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.8%)								(n/a)				35.2	38.9	35.3			50.0
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	1409 8th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3800	229	17	13.1	43.7%	174 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (12.7%)								(n/a)			35.1							$10,259	$1,231	$9,028
McSorley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 15th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3650	277	19	14.4	28.2%	227 (81.9%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)	71	86^th of 301 public elementary schools	71.4%		64.2	84^th of 252 public elementary schools	66.7%	2	70.0	50.7	54.2	57.0	57.5	65.0	46.0	72.9	59.6	$9,358	$898	$8,460
McGhee Elementary School	Public	K-5	636 Warner Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3600	247	17	14.1	49.0%	221 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	64.2	102^nd of 301 public elementary schools	66.1%		21.3	201^st of 252 public elementary schools	20.2%	99	57.2						59.6		57.9	$10,234	$1,300	$8,934
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 Burrell Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3550	353	23	15.3	32.9%	322 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	37.6	188^th of 301 public elementary schools	37.5%		44.2	150^th of 252 public elementary schools	40.5%	38	33.8			47.7	40.6	39.4				$9,236	$1,051	$8,185
Orchards Elementary School	Public	K-5	3429 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3700	268	18	14.9	45.9%	226 (84.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	67.6	94^th of 301 public elementary schools	68.8%		68	76^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.8%	18			44.2	49.6	48.9	64.3			62.7	$9,673	$1,331	$8,343
Camelot Elementary School	Public	K-5	1903 Grelle Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3500	320	21	15.2	10.3%	296 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	81.9	53^rd of 301 public elementary schools	82.4%		74.9	63^rd of 252 public elementary schools	75.0%	10	76.1	75.1	48.0	66.9	52.0		70.4		64.4	$9,728	$742	$8,987
Lapwai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Agency Road	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 843-2952	246	17	14.0	22.8%	16 (6.5%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (77.2%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.7%)	10.8	277^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.0%					(n/a)				28.6	18.5				26.4	$17,819	$3,786	$14,032
Juliaetta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 4th Street	Juliaetta	83535	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 276-3422	143	9	15.1	37.8%	132 (92.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)								(n/a)				43.6					49.5	$13,113	$1,424	$11,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitman Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Whitman Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Whitman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jenifer Middle School
High : Lewiston High School

What district is Whitman Elementary School in?

Lewiston Independent District

Is Whitman Elementary School a good school?

Whitman Elementary School ranks 174^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Whitman Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Whitman Elementary School?

Students at Whitman Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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