Whitman Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whitman Elementary School is a public school located in the Greenfield Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and operates as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Serving students in the K3 through 5th-grade levels, the school is situated in a residential area and plays a central role in its local community. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goals of fostering academic excellence, equity, and the social-emotional development of its students within a structured learning environment.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at personal growth and community engagement. As an MPS school, Whitman benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to support diverse learners and provide resources for technology, special education, and extracurricular enrichment. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programming, or the latest school calendar can find detailed information through the official Milwaukee Public Schools website.

319

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	131
Black	58
Asian	26
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Hispanic
131 (41.1 %)
White
86 (27.0 %)
Black
58 (18.2 %)
Asian
26 (8.2 %)
Two or More
17 (5.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-7700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 47