Needs Improvement
#3084 of 3,192 schools in MI
Whitman Elementary School
Elementary School · Pontiac City School District · Pontiac, MI
A Pontiac City School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 W Montcalm St, Pontiac, MI 48342
- Math 6% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitman Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,636/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pontiac), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,750
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
33.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Save Our Community KorporationPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–3 | 0.9 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Alcott SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Virtual Learning Academy ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 290 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pontiac City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitman Elementary School is listed in Pontiac City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitman Elementary School
Whitman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pontiac, MI, part of Pontiac City School District, serving approximately 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,084 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitman Elementary School
What grades does Whitman Elementary School serve?
Whitman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitman Elementary School rank in MI?
Whitman Elementary School ranks #3,084 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Whitman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Whitman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitman Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whitman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whitman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitman Elementary School?
82.1% of students at Whitman Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.9%
- Phone
- (248) 451-7950
- Area population (ZIP 48342)
- 17,227
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48342; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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