A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Summary:

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is a diverse public elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina, serving 467 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Greenville 01 School District.

A.J. Whittenberg stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 20-25% of South Carolina elementary schools, with particularly strong outcomes for African American and White student subgroups. This level of achievement is noteworthy given the school's diverse student population, which is 47.97% African American, 31.26% White, and 14.56% Hispanic.

While A.J. Whittenberg's academic success is impressive, nearby schools like Augusta Circle Elementary and Sterling School have even higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Additionally, A.J. Whittenberg serves a significant population of students from low-income households, with 70.45% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's ability to maintain strong academic outcomes despite this challenge is commendable and worthy of further study to identify the factors contributing to its success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 420 Westfield Street
       Greenville, SC  29601


(864) 452-0500

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,540 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.0%
White:
31.3%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A.J. Whittenberg Elementary ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 23rd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.72. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details A.J. Whittenberg Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Greenville 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is $12,540, which is the 20th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks A.J. Whittenberg Elementary 140th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See A.J. Whittenberg Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 80.67 80th 599 86.6%
2014 86.08 42nd 630 93.3%
2015 80.02 85th 638 86.7%
2016 77.40 116th 619 81.3%
2017 70.76 166th 639 74.0%
2018 70.24 160th 624 74.4%
2019 81.10 107th 643 83.4%
2021 81.75 102nd 622 83.6%
2022 83.41 97th 625 84.5%
2023 83.94 95th 644 85.2%
2024 77.72 140th 638 78.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.13 204th 588 65.3%
2019 80.62 76th 600 87.3%
2021 84.41 61st 580 89.5%
2022 84.86 63rd 600 89.5%
2023 81.68 80th 608 86.8%
2024 77.20 107th 599 82.1%
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Rank History for Female students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 207th 570 63.7%
2019 75.14 134th 588 77.2%
2021 71.19 149th 554 73.1%
2022 80.10 106th 573 81.5%
2023 77.84 115th 580 80.2%
2024 65.07 191st 565 66.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.53 89th 147 39.5%
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Rank History for Male students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.87 138th 571 75.8%
2019 82.23 88th 590 85.1%
2021 85.61 70th 561 87.5%
2022 83.44 80th 579 86.2%
2023 84.46 81st 582 86.1%
2024 81.64 95th 568 83.3%
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Rank History for African American students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.16 52nd 412 87.4%
2019 87.46 23rd 421 94.5%
2021 95.71 6th 350 98.3%
2022 88.38 25th 393 93.6%
2023 90.47 20th 394 94.9%
2024 90.95 13th 369 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.54 53rd 457 88.4%
2019 89.72 29th 472 93.9%
2023 94.08 8th 463 98.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 133 114 5 24 5 1 8 0 290
2012 171 158 4 36 0 1 20 0 390
2013 170 207 8 32 0 1 28 0 446
2014 185 245 7 46 1 2 26 0 512
2015 181 259 6 49 2 2 36 0 535
2016 179 273 5 55 2 2 45 0 561
2017 161 285 3 48 3 2 45 0 547
2018 168 293 5 52 6 2 42 0 568
2019 153 279 4 58 3 2 38 0 537
2020 139 269 3 58 2 1 42 0 514
2021 128 252 3 64 1 1 36 0 485
2022 143 226 0 63 0 0 36 0 468
2023 146 224 1 68 1 0 27 0 467

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 A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 290 6.0 48.3 43.4
2012 390 20.8 18.7 44.9
2013 446 26.0 17.1 52
2014 512 29.5 17.3 51.4
2015 535 30.0 17.8 49.7
2016 561 30.0 18.7 53.1
2017 547 32.2 16.9 53
2018 568 33.8 16.8 54.6
2019 537 32.8 16.3 53.4
2020 514 33.2 15.4 53.7
2021 485 23.0 21.0 60.6
2022 468 29.8 15.6 57.3
2023 467 32.8 14.2 70.4

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 A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 290 6.0 48.3 43.4
2012 390 20.8 18.7 44.9
2013 446 26.0 17.1 52
2014 512 29.5 17.3 51.4
2015 535 30.0 17.8 49.7
2016 561 30.0 18.7 53.1
2017 547 32.2 16.9 53
2018 568 33.8 16.8 54.6
2019 537 32.8 16.3 53.4
2020 514 33.2 15.4 53.7
2021 485 23.0 21.0 60.6
2022 468 29.8 15.6 57.3
2023 467 32.8 14.2 70.4

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 A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $317 (3.4%) $38 (0.4%) $356 (3.8%) $7,930 (85.3%) $1,007 (10.8%) $8,937 (96.2%) $9,292
2020 $508 (5.4%) $362 (3.9%) $870 (9.3%) $7,699 (82.3%) $786 (8.4%) $8,485 (90.7%) $9,355
2021 $726 (7.0%) $400 (3.8%) $1,126 (10.8%) $8,669 (83.4%) $603 (5.8%) $9,272 (89.2%) $10,398
2022 $1,345 (12.8%) $620 (5.9%) $1,965 (18.8%) $7,944 (75.8%) $570 (5.4%) $8,514 (81.3%) $10,478
2023 $1,109 (8.8%) $1,114 (8.9%) $2,223 (17.7%) $9,625 (76.8%) $692 (5.5%) $10,317 (82.3%) $12,540

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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 107th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 644 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)64.565.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)60.262
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)73.476
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)68.564.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)71.564.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)63.960.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)68.981.5
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)62.666.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)68.970.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)63.557.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)5466.7
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)52.764.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)51.752.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)57.257.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students537467
 13%
African American279224
 19.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic5868
 17.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White153146
 4.6%
Two or More Races3827
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%70.4%
 17%


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A.J. Whittenberg Elementary ranks 140th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary are 48% African American, 31% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended A.J. Whittenberg Elementary.


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

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