W V WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W V Whitmore Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 325 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, W V Whitmore Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

W.V. Whitmore Elementary School is a public school located in the Midtown area of Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood near Glenn Street and Swan Road. Whitmore is recognized for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, focusing on providing a supportive environment where students can develop foundational academic skills while engaging in personal growth.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, often supplemented by enrichment opportunities. As part of TUSD, Whitmore benefits from district-wide resources, including specialized programs for student support and technology integration. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing campus culture, W.V. Whitmore strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact W V Whitmore Elementary School at (520) 232-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5330 E. Glenn St.
Tucson, AZ 85712
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W V WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 325 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
325
Teachers:
18.51
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 325 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.5%
White
32.6%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black or African American
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.4%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.