WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whitman Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 662 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Whitman Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Whitman Elementary School, located at 1829 N. Grand in Mesa, Arizona, is a constituent school of the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and foundational skills. As part of a large and well-established district, Whitman benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

The school maintains a strong commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Whitman Elementary seeks to nurture the diverse needs of its student population. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school's specific programs, calendar, and staff contact information by visiting their official district website at http://www.mpsaz.org/whitman.

For more information, contact Whitman Elementary School at (480) 472-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1829 N. Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
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WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 662 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
662
Teachers:
33.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 662 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
15.4%
White
13.0%
Black or African American
4.5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.