B
Good
75/100

Whitman Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5400 N Helena St, Spokane, WA 99207
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Washington
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.41 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 70th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
377
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%70/100Students gain 1.41 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +25 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−18 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−12 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -20 pts, math -21 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts34th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -29 pts, math -23 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading -5 pts, math -6 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5400 N Helena St
City Spokane
ZIP Code 99207
District 5308250
NCES School ID 530825001414
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99207

Understanding the community around Whitman Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,414
Per Capita Income $27,272
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%
High School or Higher 90.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $206,000
Median Rent $1,040
Owner-Occupied 55.3%
Renter-Occupied 44.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whitman Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.3%
Two or More Races 16.5%
Hispanic/Latino 14.1%
Black 5.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 377
Teachers (FTE) 33.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whitman Elementary?
Whitman Elementary has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Whitman Elementary?
Whitman Elementary has 377 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary serve?
Whitman Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whitman Elementary receive per student?
Whitman Elementary receives $24,487 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whitman Elementary in 99207 ▼
Avg Home Value
$281,610
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,478
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
44.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026