Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WI
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Whitman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #1799 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
331 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Whitman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
This school is a bad school. They have food fights; they fight almost every day and they are so rude to the kids there and the school it too small.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Solo
56/23/2017
Whitman has received "School of Recognition" honors for the 5th year in a row from the Wisconsin Dept. of Instruction. It is a great school with high expectations for success!
- Posted by Teacher - Ms. Schultz
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
