WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in LEWISTON, ID with about 373 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 22 teachers, WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 1840 9th Avenue in Lewiston, Idaho, is a public educational institution serving students in the Lewiston School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering social-emotional development in young learners. The school is known for being a community-centered facility that encourages parental involvement and maintains a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school.
Like other schools within the Lewiston district, Whitman Elementary places a high priority on student achievement, utilizing state-aligned curriculum standards to ensure academic progress. The staff generally focuses on inclusive instruction and small-group learning opportunities to cater to the diverse needs of their student population. By blending traditional educational practices with modern classroom resources, Whitman strives to cultivate a safe and engaging learning environment for the children of the Lewiston community.
For more information, contact WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 748-3850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LEWISTON, ID 83501-3158
(208) 748-3850
WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LEWISTON, ID with about 373 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 373
- Teachers:
- 22.01
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 373 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 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.