Whitman Elementary

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitman Elementary, located in the Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Spokane Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Whitman Elementary is known for its efforts to foster a welcoming school culture that addresses the specific needs of the Hillyard area. The school typically offers various resources and programs, such as after-school activities, community outreach, and targeted student support services, aimed at closing achievement gaps. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Whitman strives to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential.

362

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	55
Black	15
Asian	17
Two or More	43
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

White
215 (59.4%)
Hispanic
55 (15.2%)
Two or More
43 (11.9%)
Asian
17 (4.7%)
Black
15 (4.1%)
American Indian
9 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-4320
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 13

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	45.9%
Male	196	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)