Serving 398 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 (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 398 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
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 0.55, 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.
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?
398 students attend Walt Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Walt Whitman Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
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
