Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Whitman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walt Whitman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Walt Whitman Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walt Whitman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Whitman Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walt Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Walt Whitman Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Walt Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Walt Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Walt Whitman Elementary School?
387 students attend Walt Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Walt Whitman Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walt Whitman Elementary School?
Walt Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walt Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Walt Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walt Whitman Elementary School part of?
Walt Whitman Elementary School is part of Syosset Central School District.
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