Walt Whitman Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Woodbury, New York 11797 · Syosset Central School District
#34 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#208 of 50,301 nationally
About Walt Whitman Elementary School
Walt Whitman Elementary School is a public elementary located in Woodbury, in the Syosset Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 391 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 34th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (87th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 391.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walt Whitman Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walt Whitman Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Syosset Senior High School
Syosset · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,400 students · 2.1 km away
H B Thompson Middle School
Syosset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students · 2.4 km away
South Woods Middle School
Syosset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students · 2.5 km away
Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades K–4
467 students · 2.5 km away
Village Elementary School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 2.6 km away
Willits Elementary School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students · 2.7 km away
Berry Hill Elementary School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students · 3.0 km away
Baylis Elementary School
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students · 3.2 km away
Oakwood Primary Center
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
643 students · 3.3 km away
South Grove Elementary School
Syosset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walt Whitman Elementary School a good school?
Walt Whitman Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 93.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #34 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walt Whitman Elementary School rank in New York?
Walt Whitman Elementary School ranks #34 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #208 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walt Whitman Elementary School?
Walt Whitman Elementary School had 391 students in 2025.
Is Walt Whitman Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Walt Whitman Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walt Whitman Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walt Whitman Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.