Whitman Elementary

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitman Elementary, located in the Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Spokane Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Whitman Elementary is known for its efforts to foster a welcoming school culture that addresses the specific needs of the Hillyard area. The school typically offers various resources and programs, such as after-school activities, community outreach, and targeted student support services, aimed at closing achievement gaps. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Whitman strives to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential.

401

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	63
Black	18
Asian	12
Two or More	61
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	17

White
225 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
63 (15.7 %)
Two or More
61 (15.2 %)
Black
18 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (4.2 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)

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:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-4320
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 17

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	45.6%
Male	218	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)