Whitman Elementary School

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitman Elementary School, located in the Lincoln District of Tacoma, Washington, serves a diverse community of students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive practices. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its student population, with a strong commitment to literacy, mathematics, and equitable access to educational resources.

The school is well-integrated into its neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Whitman offers various support services and enrichment programs aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and community partners, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

327

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	90
Black	59
Asian	27
Two or More	69
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
90 (27.5 %)
Two or More
69 (21.1 %)
White
64 (19.6 %)
Black
59 (18.0 %)
Asian
27 (8.3 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (4.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-7272
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 46

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	50.2%
Male	163	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)