At a glance
Reported students
362
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372
Whitman Elementary: 362 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Whitman Elementary
Whitman Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Spokane. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Spokane School District. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 19.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whitman Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.93
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.4%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black4.1%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial11.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Spokane School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
359 reported students
Bemiss Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Woodridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
369 reported students
Frances Scott Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
372 reported students
Finch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
Holmes Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Public schools near Whitman Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidgerwood Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 278 | 0.9 mi |
| Arlington Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 379 | 0.9 mi |
| Regal Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 381 | 1 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 417 | 1.2 mi |
| Bemiss Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | PK–05 | 368 | 1.3 mi |
| Madison Elementary Elementary · Spokane School District | KG–05 | 250 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitman Elementary
What grades does Whitman Elementary serve?
Whitman Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Spokane School District.
How many students attend Whitman Elementary?
Whitman Elementary reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 362 students and 29.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Whitman Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitman Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spokane School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whitman Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Whitman Elementary in?
Whitman Elementary is part of Spokane School District, based in Spokane, WA, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitman Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lidgerwood Elementary (0.9 mi), Arlington Elementary (0.9 mi), Regal Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.