Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitman Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
7%
3%
White
31%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
17%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
153 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Whitman Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitman Elementary School located?
Whitman Elementary School is located in the Brentwood Darlington neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Brentwood Darlington.
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