Is A.J. Whittenberg Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend A.J. Whittenberg Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended A.J. Whittenberg Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of A.J. Whittenberg Elementary?

Students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary are 51% African American, 29% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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:
140^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,540

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.7%

White:

29.4%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A.J. Whittenberg Elementary ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 23^rd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.72. (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 Student population at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.7%), White (29.4%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is 14.7, which is the 26^th best among 51 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare A.J. Whittenberg Elementary employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is $12,540, which is the 20^th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Greenville 01:

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

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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
2013	80.67	80^th	599	86.6%
2014	86.08	42^nd	630	93.3%
2015	80.02	85^th	638	86.7%
2016	77.40	116^th	619	81.3%
2017	70.76	166^th	639	74.0%
2018	70.24	160^th	624	74.4%
2019	81.10	107^th	643	83.4%
2021	81.75	102^nd	622	83.6%
2022	83.41	97^th	625	84.5%
2023	83.94	95^th	644	85.2%
2024	77.72	140^th	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
2018	65.13	204^th	588	65.3%
2019	80.62	76^th	600	87.3%
2021	84.41	61^st	580	89.5%
2022	84.86	63^rd	600	89.5%
2023	81.68	80^th	608	86.8%
2024	77.20	107^th	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
2018	62.39	207^th	570	63.7%
2019	75.14	134^th	588	77.2%
2021	71.19	149^th	554	73.1%
2022	80.10	106^th	573	81.5%
2023	77.84	115^th	580	80.2%
2024	65.07	191^st	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	89^th	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
2018	72.87	138^th	571	75.8%
2019	82.23	88^th	590	85.1%
2021	85.61	70^th	561	87.5%
2022	83.44	80^th	579	86.2%
2023	84.46	81^st	582	86.1%
2024	81.64	95^th	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
2018	78.16	52^nd	412	87.4%
2019	87.46	23^rd	421	94.5%
2021	95.71	6^th	350	98.3%
2022	88.38	25^th	393	93.6%
2023	90.47	20^th	394	94.9%
2024	90.95	13^th	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
2018	85.54	53^rd	457	88.4%
2019	89.72	29^th	472	93.9%
2023	94.08	8^th	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.

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	Total
2011	133	114	5	24	5	1	8	290
2012	171	158	4	36	0	1	20	390
2013	170	207	8	32	0	1	28	446
2014	185	245	7	46	1	2	26	512
2015	181	259	6	49	2	2	36	535
2016	179	273	5	55	2	2	45	561
2017	161	285	3	48	3	2	45	547
2018	168	293	5	52	6	2	42	568
2019	153	279	4	58	3	2	38	537
2020	139	269	3	58	2	1	42	514
2021	128	252	3	64	1	1	36	485
2022	143	226	0	63	0	0	36	468
2023	146	224	1	68	1	0	27	467
2024	141	243	1	74	1	0	19	479

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

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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
2024	479	32.5	14.7	65.6

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
2024	479	32.5	14.7	65.6

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 A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 107^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 95^th 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)	64.5	65.3	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)	60.2	62	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)	73.4	76	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)	68.5	64.1	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)	71.5	64.6	6.9%
4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)	63.9	60.2	3.7%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)	68.9	81.5	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)	62.6	66.2	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)	68.9	70.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)	63.5	57.9	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)	54	66.7	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)	52.7	64.4	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (A.J. Whittenberg Elementary)	51.7	52.6	0.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)	57.2	57.6	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	537	467	13%
African American	279	224	19.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	58	68	17.2%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	153	146	4.6%
Two or More Races	38	27	28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	70.4%	17%

Schools Near A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 Westfield Street	Greenville	29601	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 452-0500	479	33	14.7	65.6%	141 (29.4%)	243 (50.7%)	74 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	77.7	140^th of 638 public elementary schools	78.1%		83.9	95^th of 644 public elementary schools	85.2%	45	67.1	63.7	63.7	73.1	62.4	57.6		$12,540	$1,109	$1,114	$2,223	$9,625	$692	$10,317
Stone Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	115 Randall Street	Greenville	29609	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 355-8400	547	40	13.5	31.4%	409 (74.8%)	66 (12.1%)	38 (6.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.4%)	96.9	10^th of 638 public elementary schools	98.4%		97.1	8^th of 644 public elementary schools	98.8%	2	79.1	87.8	81.3	91.8	86.5	83.3		$12,636	$1,086	$799	$1,885	$10,092	$659	$10,751
Hollis Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Goodrich Street	Greenville	29611	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-4800	572	50	11.3	100.0%	45 (7.9%)	193 (33.7%)	302 (52.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.1%)	14.7	558^th of 638 public elementary schools	12.5%		29.4	452^nd of 644 public elementary schools	29.8%	106	29.0	36.7	30.7	24.4	30.7	31.8		$13,004	$2,816	$989	$3,806	$8,574	$625	$9,198
Overbrook Child Development Center	Public	PK	111 Laurens Road	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-7350	532	55	9.6	89.8%	127 (23.9%)	150 (28.2%)	213 (40.0%)	16 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Alexander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Bramlett Road	Greenville	29611	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-1000	473	38	12.5	100.0%	49 (10.4%)	156 (33.0%)	242 (51.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.4%)	6.6	623^rd of 638 public elementary schools	2.4%		7.8	621^st of 644 public elementary schools	3.6%	2	28.6	25.2	24.6	22.8	20.6	15.8		$15,129	$3,446	$1,099	$4,546	$9,837	$746	$10,584
Monaview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Monaview Street	Greenville	29617	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-4300	580	52	11.0	100.0%	53 (9.1%)	49 (8.4%)	470 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	41.6	375^th of 638 public elementary schools	41.2%		43.9	355^th of 644 public elementary schools	44.9%	20	42.0	45.3	41.0	50.0	58.9	43.0		$13,390	$2,441	$1,081	$3,522	$9,214	$655	$9,868
Augusta Circle Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Winyah Street	Greenville	29605	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-1200	576	36	15.9	12.3%	514 (89.2%)	31 (5.4%)	16 (2.8%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	98.6	3^rd of 638 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	3^rd of 644 public elementary schools	99.5%		89.6	94.0	89.6	88.6	94.0	89.7		$10,924	$924	$840	$1,764	$8,541	$619	$9,160
East North Street Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1720 East North Street	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(864) 355-2900	704	54	13.0	100.0%	165 (23.4%)	324 (46.0%)	158 (22.4%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	41 (5.8%)	60.5	243^rd of 638 public elementary schools	61.9%		59.4	248^th of 644 public elementary schools	61.5%	5	50.0	54.5	51.7	63.7	55.4	61.3		$12,709	$2,371	$1,036	$3,407	$8,639	$663	$9,302
Sterling School	Public	PK, KG-8	99 John McCarroll Way	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-4480	713	52	13.7	44.2%	375 (52.6%)	181 (25.4%)	33 (4.6%)	86 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.3%)	97.4	5^th of 638 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.9	4^th of 644 public elementary schools	99.4%	1	82.4	93.2	84.4	86.8	94.1	77.3	100.0	$12,933	$1,199	$901	$2,100	$10,028	$806	$10,834
Summit Drive Elementary	Public	K-5	424 Summit Drive	Greenville	29609	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-8800	515	36	14.3	50.1%	311 (60.4%)	88 (17.1%)	87 (16.9%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (2.9%)	83.9	97^th of 638 public elementary schools	84.8%		76	143^rd of 644 public elementary schools	77.8%	46	68.7	69.3	73.3	69.9	60.3	73.3		$12,770	$1,048	$854	$1,902	$10,126	$743	$10,868

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

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