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Elementary Schools

Whitman Elementary

Spokane School District · Spokane County · 5400 N Helena St, Spokane, WA 99207.0

(509)354-4320

4/10
#802
Rank 802 out of 1,162
Top 69%
English Language Arts4/10 · #795 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #781 · 33rd percentile
Science3/10 · #748 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Whitman Elementary sits in northeast Spokane, a part of the city known for its established neighborhoods, mature trees, and a strong sense of community pride. Families who value a close-knit school environment where teachers and staff tend to know students by name will feel at home here, even if academic test scores land in the middle of the pack statewide. Spokane itself offers an affordable cost of living, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a growing arts and food scene downtown — making it a genuinely livable city for families looking for room to breathe without sacrificing urban amenities.

Student Demographics

173 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
93 (54%)
Hispanic
26 (15%)
Multiple Races
25 (14%)
African American
12 (7%)
Other
17 (10%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged153 (88%)
Students with Disabilities42 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

363
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
10.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
17.3
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #272 · 79th percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found