Whitney Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Yakima, Washington 98908 · Yakima School District
#670 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#23076 of 50,301 nationally
About Whitney Elementary
Whitney Elementary is a public elementary located in Yakima, in the Yakima School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 433 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 670th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 433.
There are 37 schools in Yakima; Whitney Elementary ranks 12th of 36 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
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 Whitney Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whitney Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wilson Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students · 200 m away
Eisenhower High School
Yakima · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,258 students · 625 m away
Nob Hill Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students · 1.2 km away
Gilbert Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students · 2.0 km away
Mcclure Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students · 2.3 km away
Summitview Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 2.3 km away
K-8 Learning Lab
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
122 students · 2.5 km away
Franklin Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students · 2.6 km away
Robertson Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students · 2.6 km away
Wide Hollow Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Orchards Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Evergreen Elementary School
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Cedarhome Elementary School
Stanwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Wide Hollow Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Star Lake Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Chain Lake Elementary School
Snohomish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitney Elementary a good school?
Whitney Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #670 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 Whitney Elementary rank in Washington?
Whitney Elementary ranks #670 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #23076 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitney Elementary?
Whitney Elementary had 433 students in 2025.
Is Whitney Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Whitney Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whitney Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitney Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.