A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

420 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC 29601

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A.J. Whittenburg Elementary School, located in the West Greenville community, is a prominent public school within the Greenville County School District. Known for its distinct architectural design and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It is widely recognized for its "Engineering is Elementary" curriculum, which integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts into daily instruction to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills from a young age.

Beyond its academic rigor, A.J. Whittenburg serves as a community hub that emphasizes the importance of family engagement and student well-being. The school prides itself on a culture of high expectations, utilizing innovative teaching methods and modern facilities to prepare its students for future success. By balancing traditional core subjects with hands-on, inquiry-based learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing technological landscape.

491

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A.J. Whittenberg Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	88
Black	232
Two or More	21

Black
232 (47.3%)
White
150 (30.5%)
Hispanic
88 (17.9%)
Two or More
21 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)452-0500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A.J. Whittenberg Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A.J. Whittenberg Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	46.6%
Male	262	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)