Whitman Elementary School

Summary:

Whitman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 519 students in grades K-5 in the Washington Township School District in Turnersville, New Jersey. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has become more varied over the past few years, including a decrease in the percentage of white students from 76.45% in 2020-2021 to 70.91% in 2022-2023.

Whitman Elementary School consistently outperforms the Washington Township School District and the state of New Jersey in standardized test scores, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and Special Education students, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, Whitman Elementary School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools, such as Hurffville Elementary School, Bells Elementary School, and Wedgwood Elementary School.

Whitman Elementary School's higher per-student spending of $10,724, compared to nearby schools like Hurffville Elementary School ($9,904) and Bells Elementary School ($10,606), suggests a potential investment in resources and programs that may contribute to the school's academic success. While Whitman Elementary School outperforms the nearby schools, some of the other schools in the Washington Township School District, such as Birches Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and could provide valuable insights into best practices that could be shared across the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 827 Whitman School Dr
       Turnersville, NJ  08012-1186


(856) 227-1103

District: Washington Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,724 Help


Students who attend Whitman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bunker Hill Middle School
High:    Washington Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Hispanic:
13.5%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitman Elementary School ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (13.5%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School is 11. 4 elementary schools in the Washington Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Whitman Elementary School employs 46.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitman Elementary School is $10,724, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Washington Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Whitman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitman Elementary School 299th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Whitman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washington Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Township School District 327th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.07 242nd 1204 79.9%
2004 77.15 268th 1298 79.4%
2005 68.92 497th 1303 61.9%
2006 69.14 487th 1314 62.9%
2007 70.27 455th 1329 65.8%
2008 67.58 516th 1338 61.4%
2009 67.18 523rd 1346 61.1%
2010 69.84 457th 1354 66.2%
2011 69.95 476th 1360 65.0%
2012 74.22 391st 1363 71.3%
2013 73.23 416th 1367 69.6%
2014 71.34 449th 1363 67.1%
2015 69.20 441st 1357 67.5%
2016 80.12 264th 1346 80.4%
2017 73.43 398th 1352 70.6%
2018 76.33 330th 1353 75.6%
2019 71.86 417th 1360 69.3%
2021 53.20 555th 1317 57.9%
2022 68.42 445th 1345 66.9%
2023 78.13 299th 1342 77.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.05 94th 1001 90.6%
2019 68.10 252nd 1007 75.0%
2021 63.80 220th 868 74.7%
2022 64.09 263rd 949 72.3%
2023 69.13 212th 958 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.06 213th 942 77.4%
2019 53.36 375th 948 60.4%
2021 49.76 356th 839 57.6%
2023 79.96 109th 910 88.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.28 315th 1333 76.4%
2019 76.46 311th 1331 76.6%
2021 45.46 649th 1290 49.7%
2022 66.89 453rd 1326 65.8%
2023 75.70 323rd 1318 75.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.09 373rd 1334 72.0%
2019 65.29 488th 1335 63.4%
2021 60.07 448th 1297 65.5%
2022 67.35 425th 1324 67.9%
2023 79.59 265th 1315 79.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.92 355th 522 32.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.27 111th 953 88.4%
2023 74.26 197th 982 79.9%
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Rank History for White students at Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.08 253rd 1022 75.2%
2019 67.99 301st 1023 70.6%
2021 38.12 610th 964 36.7%
2022 58.63 389th 976 60.1%
2023 72.09 244th 975 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey 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
1988 568 24 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1989 585 27 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1990 482 34 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 472 29 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 465 34 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1993 527 35 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 465 31 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 520 34 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 520 34 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 541 24 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1999 530 21 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2000 518 26 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 540 23 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 570 25 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 570 25 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 545 28 30 12 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 547 26 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 554 22 30 17 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 552 25 28 17 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2008 524 35 26 18 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2009 508 37 25 20 0 0 0 0 590
2010 494 42 22 18 0 0 0 0 576
2011 326 30 20 14 0 0 0 0 390
2012 456 22 23 20 0 0 7 0 528
2013 464 31 25 21 0 0 7 0 548
2014 428 32 25 27 0 0 8 0 520
2015 390 30 26 29 0 0 18 0 493
2016 360 28 26 31 0 0 15 0 460
2017 331 18 16 18 0 0 17 0 400
2018 402 24 18 30 0 0 20 0 494
2019 410 24 16 34 0 0 20 0 504
2020 415 46 14 32 1 1 19 0 528
2021 396 46 19 41 1 0 15 0 518
2022 382 37 21 52 1 1 15 0 509
2023 368 40 21 70 0 0 20 0 519

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
1988 607 28.0 21.6 n/a
1989 620 29.0 21.3 n/a
1990 533 31.0 17.1 3.6
1991 519 30.0 17.3 2.5
1992 522 31.0 16.8 5.9
1993 578 29.8 19.4 4.3
1994 513 30.8 16.7 3.9
1995 566 31.8 17.8 5.7
1996 566 31.8 17.8 5.7
1998 588 37.5 15.7 6.5
1999 570 36.5 15.6 6.8
2000 559 37.5 14.9 7.9
2001 582 37.7 15.4 8.9
2002 623 40.5 15.4 9.3
2003 623 40.5 15.4 9.3
2004 615 40.5 15.2 10.6
2005 619 41.0 15.1 n/a
2006 623 44.0 14.2 11.6
2007 622 43.0 14.5 11.7
2008 603 32.0 18.8 9.5
2009 590 49.9 9.9 10
2010 576 40.0 14.4 13
2011 390 32.4 12.0 13.1
2012 528 41.4 12.7 17.2
2013 548 42.4 12.9 18.1
2014 520 44.6 11.6 22.5
2015 493 44.0 11.2 18.3
2016 460 43.0 10.6 21.5
2017 400 44.2 9.0 21
2018 494 45.2 10.9 21.3
2019 504 45.8 10.9 16.5
2020 528 43.8 12.0 18.8
2021 518 46.4 11.1 17.8
2022 509 47.9 10.6 13.4
2023 519 46.9 11.0 18.3

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
1988 607 28.0 21.6 n/a
1989 620 29.0 21.3 n/a
1990 533 31.0 17.1 3.6
1991 519 30.0 17.3 2.5
1992 522 31.0 16.8 5.9
1993 578 29.8 19.4 4.3
1994 513 30.8 16.7 3.9
1995 566 31.8 17.8 5.7
1996 566 31.8 17.8 5.7
1998 588 37.5 15.7 6.5
1999 570 36.5 15.6 6.8
2000 559 37.5 14.9 7.9
2001 582 37.7 15.4 8.9
2002 623 40.5 15.4 9.3
2003 623 40.5 15.4 9.3
2004 615 40.5 15.2 10.6
2005 619 41.0 15.1 n/a
2006 623 44.0 14.2 11.6
2007 622 43.0 14.5 11.7
2008 603 32.0 18.8 9.5
2009 590 49.9 9.9 10
2010 576 40.0 14.4 13
2011 390 32.4 12.0 13.1
2012 528 41.4 12.7 17.2
2013 548 42.4 12.9 18.1
2014 520 44.6 11.6 22.5
2015 493 44.0 11.2 18.3
2016 460 43.0 10.6 21.5
2017 400 44.2 9.0 21
2018 494 45.2 10.9 21.3
2019 504 45.8 10.9 16.5
2020 528 43.8 12.0 18.8
2021 518 46.4 11.1 17.8
2022 509 47.9 10.6 13.4
2023 519 46.9 11.0 18.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $322 (3.0%) $10,402 (97.0%) $10,724

Data source: New Jersey 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 417th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 299th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary School)53.263.8
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)45.940.9
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitman Elementary School)67.178.8
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)56.260
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary School)68.765.7
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)50.454.5
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitman Elementary School)64.763.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)52.549
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary School)77.978.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)57.362
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitman Elementary School)70.643.6
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)5439.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students504519
 3%
African American2440
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian1621
 31.3%
Hispanic3470
 105.9%
Pacific Islander00
White410368
 10.2%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%18.3%
 1.8%


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

Middle : Bunker Hill Middle School
High : Washington Township High School

Whitman Elementary School ranks 299th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Whitman Elementary School.

Students at Whitman Elementary School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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