Whitman Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98408 · Tacoma School District
#911 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#32302 of 50,301 nationally
About Whitman Elementary School
Whitman Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 365 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 911th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 365.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Whitman Elementary School ranks 51st of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
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 Whitman Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whitman Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,556 students · 688 m away
Reed Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students · 1.0 km away
Mann Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students · 1.3 km away
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
449 students · 1.3 km away
Lyon Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 1.5 km away
Stewart Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students · 1.5 km away
Edna Travis Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 2.2 km away
Fawcett Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students · 2.6 km away
Sheridan Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students · 2.6 km away
Summit Public School: Olympus
Tacoma · Charter high · Grades 9–12
110 students · 2.6 km away
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Mint Valley Elementary
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Colbert Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whitman Elementary School a good school?
Whitman Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #911 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 Whitman Elementary School rank in Washington?
Whitman Elementary School ranks #911 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #32302 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School had 365 students in 2025.
Is Whitman Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Whitman Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whitman Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitman Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.