Enrollment
332
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewiston, ID
Whitman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160186000330
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lewiston, ID.
School address
District: Lewiston Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160186000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitman Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitman Elementary School
Whitman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lewiston, Idaho, enrolling 332 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.2% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 332 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students) and Jenifer Middle School (561 students) alongside Whitman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whitman Elementary School compares
Whitman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 17% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Idaho - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Whitman Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Independent District, which includes Whitman Elementary School.
$11,104
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Whitman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenifer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camelot Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitman Elementary School
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewiston, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitman Elementary School?
24.2% of students at Whitman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitman Elementary School rank among public schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lewiston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewiston on the city page.
Is Whitman Elementary School a good school?
Whitman Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lewiston Independent District?
Besides Whitman Elementary School, Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students), Jenifer Middle School (561 students), and Sacajawea Middle School (547 students). See the Lewiston Independent District district page for the complete list.
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