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Whitmore Elementary
Elementary School · Whitmore Union Elementary · Whitmore, CA
A Whitmore Union Elementary elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 10, Whitmore, CA 96096
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitmore Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 15 points since 2014, reaching 25% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitmore Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average439/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,547
Median home value
$375,400
Median rent
$1,302/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Whitmore Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitmore Elementary is listed in Whitmore Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitmore Elementary
Whitmore Elementary is a public elementary school in Whitmore, CA, part of Whitmore Union Elementary, serving approximately 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,051 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitmore Elementary
What grades does Whitmore Elementary serve?
Whitmore Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Whitmore Elementary?
Whitmore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitmore Elementary rank in CA?
Whitmore Elementary ranks #9,051 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Whitmore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitmore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Whitmore Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitmore Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Whitmore Elementary a charter school?
No, Whitmore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitmore Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whitmore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitmore Elementary?
34.9% of students at Whitmore Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (530) 472-3243
- Area population (ZIP 96096)
- 717
- Area median age
- 57.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96096; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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