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Whitman Elementary School

1829 N Grand
Mesa, AZ 85201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Whitman Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
593 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Whitman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1274 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whitman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Whitman Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whitman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #1274 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
593 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Whitman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitman Elementary School located?
Whitman Elementary School is located in the N Center Revitilization Association neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in N Center Revitilization Association.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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