Whitman Elementary School

4050 Appleton St.
San Diego, CA 92117
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Whitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Whitman Elementary School's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
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Total Students
107 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Motto
The Whitman Way is I will be safe. I will be responsible. I will be respectful. I will be kind. And, my character counts!

School Rankings

Whitman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
34%
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20-29%
47%
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21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
60%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
17%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Elementary School is ranked #6013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
107 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Whitman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitman Elementary School located?
Whitman Elementary School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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