Whitman Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53220 · Milwaukee School District
#933 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#41115 of 50,301 nationally
About Whitman Elementary
Whitman Elementary is a public elementary located in Milwaukee, in the Milwaukee School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 339 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 933rd of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 339.
There are 164 schools in Milwaukee; Whitman Elementary ranks 29th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whitman Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hamilton High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,472 students · 1.3 km away
Edgewood Elementary
Greenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 1.3 km away
Greenfield High
Greenfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,140 students · 1.4 km away
Glenwood Elementary
Greenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 1.4 km away
Maple Grove Elementary
Greenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 1.4 km away
Wedgewood Park School
Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 1.6 km away
Honey Creek Elementary
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 1.7 km away
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students · 2.3 km away
Audubon Technology and Communication High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students · 2.3 km away
Academy of Accelerated Learning
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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339 students
Janssen Elementary
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339 students
Star Center Elementary
Lake Geneva · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Campbellsport Elementary
Campbellsport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whitman Elementary a good school?
Whitman Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 26.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #933 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 rank in Wisconsin?
Whitman Elementary ranks #933 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #41115 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary?
Whitman Elementary had 339 students in 2025.
Is Whitman Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Whitman Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whitman Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitman Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.