Whitman Elementary School

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitman Elementary School, located in the Lincoln District of Tacoma, Washington, serves a diverse community of students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive practices. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its student population, with a strong commitment to literacy, mathematics, and equitable access to educational resources.

The school is well-integrated into its neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Whitman offers various support services and enrichment programs aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and community partners, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

365

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	100
Black	60
Asian	21
Two or More	71
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
100 (27.4%)
White
90 (24.7%)
Two or More
71 (19.5%)
Black
60 (16.4%)
Asian
21 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
20 (5.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-7272
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 39

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	48.2%
Male	189	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)