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Whitman Elementary

Summary:

Whitman Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 401 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spokane School District, which is ranked 123 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitman Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 56.11% White, 15.71% Hispanic, and 15.21% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.01%) and Math (42.13%) were below the district and state averages. Whitman's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for Hispanic students but ranking much lower for White and multi-racial students.

Whitman Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.94% to 85.29% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Willard Elementary and Lidgerwood Elementary. The school's per-student spending is also relatively high, ranging from $17,465 to $19,205 over the past four school years. Despite these investments, Whitman Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining, and its performance varies significantly across grade levels, indicating potential areas for improvement through targeted interventions and support for struggling students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5400 N Helena St
       Spokane, WA  99207-4000

(509) 354-4320

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
722nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,205 Help


Students who attend Whitman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Garry Middle School
High:    Rogers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.3% Help


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Compare Details Whitman Elementary ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 20th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Whitman Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (15.7%), two or more races (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary is 11.4, which is the 10th best among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitman Elementary is $19,205, which is the 11th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitman Elementary 722nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Whitman Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.08 763rd 1026 25.6%
2005 17.40 897th 1031 13.0%
2006 34.98 741st 1051 29.5%
2007 34.55 752nd 1069 29.7%
2008 45.40 620th 1067 41.9%
2009 50.90 542nd 1072 49.4%
2010 48.21 591st 1088 45.7%
2011 38.94 723rd 1092 33.8%
2012 35.64 782nd 1097 28.7%
2013 32.64 811th 1106 26.7%
2015 16.37 941st 1067 11.8%
2016 21.15 875th 1053 16.9%
2017 21.67 852nd 1056 19.3%
2018 9.88 997th 1054 5.4%
2019 18.91 942nd 1130 16.6%
2021 25.16 816th 1107 26.3%
2022 27.54 856th 1169 26.8%
2023 30.09 828th 1169 29.2%
2024 36.82 722nd 1168 38.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.14 264th 303 12.9%
2021 20.48 106th 128 17.2%
2022 10.78 243rd 252 3.6%
2024 10.94 185th 188 1.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.97 580th 637 8.9%
2019 24.32 465th 566 17.8%
2022 16.33 457th 478 4.4%
2024 25.76 277th 339 18.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.98 825th 835 1.2%
2019 35.88 683rd 979 30.2%
2021 51.63 355th 854 58.4%
2022 48.26 499th 1019 51.0%
2023 48.96 509th 1013 49.8%
2024 56.06 424th 1024 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.99 932nd 1004 7.2%
2019 25.65 850th 1068 20.4%
2021 29.23 712th 1008 29.4%
2022 23.01 893rd 1100 18.8%
2023 27.96 817th 1094 25.3%
2024 32.12 760th 1093 30.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.46 948th 999 5.1%
2019 15.14 953rd 1075 11.3%
2021 21.58 827th 1025 19.3%
2022 30.88 771st 1113 30.7%
2023 30.69 775th 1099 29.5%
2024 40.67 645th 1099 41.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.37 498th 540 7.8%
2019 34.09 491st 697 29.6%
2021 39.68 278th 501 44.5%
2022 43.52 362nd 694 47.8%
2023 56.03 257th 633 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.77 808th 833 3.0%
2019 16.94 910th 1027 11.4%
2021 19.69 794th 943 15.8%
2022 24.60 835th 1031 19.0%
2023 23.88 833rd 1011 17.6%
2024 29.44 753rd 1009 25.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Whitman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 537 17 5 9 45 n/a n/a 0 613
1989 541 11 8 12 22 n/a n/a 0 594
1990 559 12 8 14 34 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 578 17 10 12 34 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 560 10 16 10 40 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 572 13 18 11 30 n/a n/a 0 644
1994 555 17 17 13 24 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 548 20 13 13 26 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 548 20 13 13 26 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 481 21 9 8 25 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 477 28 15 7 32 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 497 21 19 15 28 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 474 28 13 17 28 n/a n/a 0 560
2001 459 33 6 18 31 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 415 35 7 18 24 n/a n/a 0 499
2003 415 35 7 18 24 n/a n/a 0 499
2004 393 36 16 26 20 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 405 38 17 21 17 n/a n/a 3 501
2006 374 33 12 26 24 n/a n/a 38 507
2007 339 37 26 31 38 n/a n/a 43 514
2008 330 37 26 43 31 n/a n/a 33 500
2009 352 35 26 38 29 n/a n/a 59 539
2010 304 37 28 29 25 n/a n/a 49 472
2011 356 26 5 51 23 39 45 0 545
2012 334 15 4 58 15 35 81 0 542
2013 355 18 2 57 17 27 95 0 571
2014 363 16 2 62 10 30 91 0 574
2015 365 24 3 62 8 20 91 0 573
2016 348 19 5 72 6 25 93 0 568
2017 339 14 8 82 2 35 79 0 559
2018 328 22 6 92 3 23 87 0 561
2019 315 22 9 90 6 21 93 0 556
2020 272 21 14 82 9 16 81 0 495
2021 249 20 17 69 6 12 73 0 446
2022 269 24 16 67 5 13 73 0 467
2023 225 18 12 63 5 17 61 0 401

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 28.0 21.8 0
1989 594 27.0 22.0 n/a
1990 627 27.0 23.2 0
1991 651 28.0 23.2 n/a
1992 636 29.0 21.9 n/a
1993 644 28.0 23.0 n/a
1994 626 27.0 23.2 n/a
1995 620 27.0 23.0 n/a
1996 620 27.0 23.0 n/a
1997 544 28.2 19.3 n/a
1998 559 28.1 19.9 n/a
1999 580 28.6 20.3 n/a
2000 560 28.5 19.6 n/a
2001 547 27.6 19.8 n/a
2002 499 25.8 19.3 80.4
2003 499 25.8 19.3 80.4
2004 491 27.0 18.2 79.6
2005 501 27.0 18.6 80.1
2006 507 28.1 18.0 99.4
2007 514 30.5 16.9 83
2008 500 27.8 18.0 77.1
2009 539 27.8 19.4 86.7
2010 472 29.9 15.7 94.6
2011 545 30.9 17.6 77.6
2012 542 31.5 17.2 82.8
2013 571 35.8 15.9 84.6
2014 574 n/a n/a 84.8
2015 573 40.0 14.3 84.6
2016 568 40.0 14.2 85.7
2017 559 39.8 14.0 84.8
2018 561 41.8 13.4 81.8
2019 556 42.8 12.9 87.2
2020 495 39.0 12.6 90.7
2021 446 33.2 13.4 85.2
2022 467 42.1 11.0 83.9
2023 401 35.1 11.4 85.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 28.0 21.8 0
1989 594 27.0 22.0 n/a
1990 627 27.0 23.2 0
1991 651 28.0 23.2 n/a
1992 636 29.0 21.9 n/a
1993 644 28.0 23.0 n/a
1994 626 27.0 23.2 n/a
1995 620 27.0 23.0 n/a
1996 620 27.0 23.0 n/a
1997 544 28.2 19.3 n/a
1998 559 28.1 19.9 n/a
1999 580 28.6 20.3 n/a
2000 560 28.5 19.6 n/a
2001 547 27.6 19.8 n/a
2002 499 25.8 19.3 80.4
2003 499 25.8 19.3 80.4
2004 491 27.0 18.2 79.6
2005 501 27.0 18.6 80.1
2006 507 28.1 18.0 99.4
2007 514 30.5 16.9 83
2008 500 27.8 18.0 77.1
2009 539 27.8 19.4 86.7
2010 472 29.9 15.7 94.6
2011 545 30.9 17.6 77.6
2012 542 31.5 17.2 82.8
2013 571 35.8 15.9 84.6
2014 574 n/a n/a 84.8
2015 573 40.0 14.3 84.6
2016 568 40.0 14.2 85.7
2017 559 39.8 14.0 84.8
2018 561 41.8 13.4 81.8
2019 556 42.8 12.9 87.2
2020 495 39.0 12.6 90.7
2021 446 33.2 13.4 85.2
2022 467 42.1 11.0 83.9
2023 401 35.1 11.4 85.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Whitman Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.4%0.0%4.9%2.5%96.3%95.1%95.1%93.8%95.1%95.1%
201789.5%0.0%3.5%3.5%1.2%91.9%90.7%94.2%93.0%93.0%90.7%
201886.5%0.0%2.7%4.1%2.7%93.2%91.9%97.3%89.2%90.5%91.9%
201979.3%0.0%0.0%6.9%6.9%85.1%85.1%90.8%85.1%86.2%85.1%
202089.8%3.4%0.0%5.1%1.7%93.2%91.5%93.2%93.2%91.5%96.6%96.6%96.6%91.5%
202191.1%1.8%0.0%3.6%1.8%94.6%92.9%94.6%92.9%92.9%94.6%94.6%94.6%92.9%
202293.1%3.5%0.0%1.7%3.5%94.8%94.8%94.8%96.6%94.8%96.6%96.6%96.6%94.8%
202390.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.9%90.9%93.9%92.4%90.9%92.4%92.4%92.4%90.9%
202486.3%3.9%2.0%2.0%2.0%90.2%90.2%94.1%90.2%90.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%90.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Whitman Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201891.6%0.0%2.8%0.0%2.8%97.2%93.0%100.0%97.2%98.6%93.0%
201993.4%0.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%98.7%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Whitman Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.4%0.0%2.3%2.0%96.6%96.9%96.9%96.6%96.2%96.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,395 (8.3%) $15,403 (91.7%) $16,798
2020 $1,611 (12.1%) $11,740 (87.9%) $13,351
2021 $1,245 (7.1%) $16,220 (92.9%) $17,465
2022 $2,972 (15.5%) $16,233 (84.5%) $19,205

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 942nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 828th of 1169 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary)48.137.5
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Whitman Elementary)48.132.8
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary)36.754.9
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Whitman Elementary)4053.5
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary)40.331.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)56.950.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Whitman Elementary)18.116
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Whitman Elementary)36.634
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary)39.247.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.147.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.846
 11.8%
6th Grade Math (Whitman Elementary)31.532.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.834.4
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.735.9
 11.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Whitman Elementary)40.942.5
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Whitman Elementary)34.936.2
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Whitman Elementary)36.634
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students556401
 27.9%
African American2218
 18.2%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian912
 33.3%
Hispanic9063
 30%
Pacific Islander2117
 19%
White315225
 28.6%
Two or More Races9361
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.2%85.3%
 1.9%

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Students who attend Whitman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garry Middle School
High : Rogers High School

Whitman Elementary ranks 722nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Whitman Elementary.

Students at Whitman Elementary are 56% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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