Whitman Elementary

Public K-6

 4050 Appleton St.
       San Diego, CA  92117-1101


(858) 935-2900

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3536th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,042 Help


Students who attend Whitman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Innovation Middle
High:    Madison High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  89

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.4%
White:
11.2%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Compare Details Whitman Elementary ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 86th among 116 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Whitman Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the San Diego Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.4%), two or more races (11.2%), White (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary is 12.7, which is the lowest among 116 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitman Elementary is $13,042, which is the 5th highest among 116 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Whitman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitman Elementary 3536th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Whitman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 579th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whitman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.21 2151st 4809 55.3%
2005 50.12 2189th 4822 54.6%
2006 36.53 2907th 4818 39.7%
2007 39.58 2927th 5113 42.8%
2008 40.87 2894th 5113 43.4%
2009 52.30 2343rd 5193 54.9%
2010 33.35 3594th 5314 32.4%
2011 56.61 2210th 5377 58.9%
2012 45.58 2910th 5390 46.0%
2013 46.02 2925th 5530 47.1%
2015 30.20 3684th 5611 34.3%
2016 38.70 3164th 5614 43.6%
2017 38.93 3175th 5692 44.2%
2018 20.15 4666th 5662 17.6%
2019 25.67 4296th 5789 25.8%
2022 31.91 3714th 5883 36.9%
2023 34.50 3526th 5848 39.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.00 4492nd 5084 11.6%
2019 23.12 4353rd 5173 15.9%
2022 45.54 2565th 5264 51.3%
2023 35.21 3446th 5355 35.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.67 4396th 5413 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.66 4507th 5431 17.0%
2019 18.49 4788th 5510 13.1%
2023 44.68 2748th 5627 51.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.74 4329th 4830 10.4%
2019 9.23 4877th 4963 1.7%
2023 27.38 3907th 5079 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Open Quote I am an Alumni and I am so proud to be sending my kids here! Staff is amazing and they really take the time to help each student. Super clean and tucked away in a great neighborhood. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 10, 2012

Open Quote I think that this school is absolutely FANTASTIC!

Students are learning well. I should know my daughter has excelled since she has been there.

The teachers are professional and at the same care about each individual student.

Their recognition programs promote continued success.

The PTA is inviting, involved and active.

Lastly, but a very big point, is that the school is safe!

I should also point out that I love the big windows in the classrooms, allowing the children some sense of weather and life. I don't want my child to be a mushroom, stuck in a stuffy windowless room! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 250 28 35 57 3 n/a n/a 0 373
1989 242 22 38 61 4 n/a n/a 0 367
1990 249 22 30 74 3 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 250 15 32 78 4 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 281 14 31 80 3 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 284 27 25 69 2 n/a n/a 0 407
1994 294 25 38 80 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1995 280 36 45 115 5 n/a n/a 0 481
1996 280 36 45 115 5 n/a n/a 0 481
1997 238 35 38 121 5 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 211 27 40 119 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 228 36 52 119 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 197 46 49 131 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 180 36 46 154 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 124 33 40 150 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 124 33 40 150 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 128 40 40 152 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 118 38 37 152 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 119 37 49 164 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 91 19 41 172 0 n/a n/a 34 357
2008 101 28 46 174 n/a n/a n/a 0 349
2009 83 39 51 179 1 0 0 0 353
2010 74 23 41 179 2 0 17 0 336
2011 64 26 35 166 1 0 23 0 315
2012 61 19 26 179 0 0 21 0 306
2013 63 15 32 169 0 1 21 0 301
2014 61 12 27 169 0 0 25 0 294
2015 51 10 29 159 0 0 16 0 265
2016 55 7 21 114 0 0 20 0 217
2017 39 5 19 123 0 0 22 0 208
2018 32 9 16 116 0 0 20 0 193
2019 25 2 9 63 0 0 14 0 113
2020 21 0 10 63 0 0 11 0 105
2021 17 3 9 65 0 0 12 0 106
2022 12 1 10 65 0 0 10 0 98
2023 10 0 8 60 0 0 10 1 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 16.1 23.1 n/a
1989 367 15.1 24.3 n/a
1990 378 15.1 25.0 n/a
1991 379 15.1 25.0 n/a
1992 409 15.3 26.7 36.7
1993 407 18.1 22.5 39.3
1994 437 18.0 24.3 44.9
1995 481 22.0 21.9 55.3
1996 481 22.0 21.9 55.3
1997 437 22.0 19.9 49.9
1998 399 20.5 19.5 54.6
1999 436 20.0 21.8 54.6
2000 424 21.0 20.2 55.9
2001 419 21.0 20.0 47
2002 348 21.0 16.6 56.6
2003 348 21.0 16.6 56.6
2004 361 20.0 18.1 54.6
2005 346 22.3 15.5 53.2
2006 370 24.2 15.3 65.9
2007 357 23.5 15.2 76.8
2008 349 25.5 13.7 70.8
2009 353 23.5 14.3 73.9
2010 336 24.0 14.0 77.7
2011 315 n/a n/a 80.3
2012 306 26.0 11.7 n/a
2013 301 23.0 13.0 72.4
2014 294 16.0 18.3 74.5
2015 265 15.0 17.6 73.2
2016 217 11.0 19.7 74.7
2017 208 8.0 26.0 69.7
2018 193 9.0 21.4 71
2019 113 5.0 22.6 68.1
2020 105 n/a n/a 66.7
2021 106 5.0 21.2 78.3
2022 98 5.0 19.6 77.6
2023 89 7.0 12.7 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 16.1 23.1 n/a
1989 367 15.1 24.3 n/a
1990 378 15.1 25.0 n/a
1991 379 15.1 25.0 n/a
1992 409 15.3 26.7 36.7
1993 407 18.1 22.5 39.3
1994 437 18.0 24.3 44.9
1995 481 22.0 21.9 55.3
1996 481 22.0 21.9 55.3
1997 437 22.0 19.9 49.9
1998 399 20.5 19.5 54.6
1999 436 20.0 21.8 54.6
2000 424 21.0 20.2 55.9
2001 419 21.0 20.0 47
2002 348 21.0 16.6 56.6
2003 348 21.0 16.6 56.6
2004 361 20.0 18.1 54.6
2005 346 22.3 15.5 53.2
2006 370 24.2 15.3 65.9
2007 357 23.5 15.2 76.8
2008 349 25.5 13.7 70.8
2009 353 23.5 14.3 73.9
2010 336 24.0 14.0 77.7
2011 315 n/a n/a 80.3
2012 306 26.0 11.7 n/a
2013 301 23.0 13.0 72.4
2014 294 16.0 18.3 74.5
2015 265 15.0 17.6 73.2
2016 217 11.0 19.7 74.7
2017 208 8.0 26.0 69.7
2018 193 9.0 21.4 71
2019 113 5.0 22.6 68.1
2020 105 n/a n/a 66.7
2021 106 5.0 21.2 78.3
2022 98 5.0 19.6 77.6
2023 89 7.0 12.7 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Whitman Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201260.0%4.0%0.0%36.0%62.0%91.0%96.0%64.0%62.0%
201378.0%0.0%0.0%22.0%92.0%97.0%100.0%92.0%81.0%
201495.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%98.0%95.0%96.0%95.0%
201594.0%0.0%3.0%3.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%94.0%94.0%
201694.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitman Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,042

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4296th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3526th of 5848 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Whitman Elementary)53.326.7
 26.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitman Elementary)4031.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Whitman Elementary)43.845.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitman Elementary)11.836.4
 24.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Whitman Elementary)31.631.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitman Elementary)1025
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Whitman Elementary)1525
 10%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11389
 21.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic6360
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2510
 60%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%74.2%
 6%


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Students at Whitman Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 11% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Whitman Elementary.

Students who attend Whitman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Innovation Middle
High : Madison High

Whitman Elementary ranks 3536th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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