Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitman Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2881 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #2881 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
559 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Whitman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Pontiac City School District.
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