Serving 364 students in grades 2-5, Whitaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2379 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
40%
17%
White
31%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitaker Elementary School's ranking?
Whitaker Elementary School is ranked #2379 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whitaker Elementary School?
364 students attend Whitaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Whitaker Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitaker Elementary School?
Whitaker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitaker Elementary School offer ?
Whitaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Whitaker Elementary School part of?
Whitaker Elementary School is part of Finneytown Local School District.
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