Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitney Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whitney Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitney Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
5%
17%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney Elementary School's ranking?
Whitney Elementary School is ranked #402 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Whitney Elementary School often compared to?
Whitney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Creek Elementary School, North Royalton Elementary School, Kensington Intermediate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
449 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Whitney Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Strongsville City School District.
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