Whitman Elementary School

www.pontiac.k12.mi.us

601 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whitman Elementary School is a public school located in Pontiac, Michigan, serving students within the Pontiac School District. As part of a district-wide commitment to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares children for success in their middle and high school years. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of the local student population.

Beyond its core academic program, Whitman Elementary acts as a vital resource for the Pontiac community. By leveraging the broader support systems provided by the Pontiac School District, the school emphasizes the importance of student development, literacy, and social-emotional learning. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars can utilize the district’s official website at http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us.

601

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	264
Black	269
Asian	16
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

Black
269 (44.8 %)
Hispanic
264 (43.9 %)
Two or More
26 (4.3 %)
White
24 (4.0 %)
Asian
16 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Pontiac City School District
Phone:	(248)451-7950
Website:	http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 92