- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontiac, MI
Whitman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262874000662
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Pontiac City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262874000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Whitman Elementary School shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 262874000662 · Pontiac, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 13:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac High School (992 students)
Whitman Elementary School shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whitman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontiac High S
Pontiac High School
992 students
- Pontiac Middle
Pontiac Middle School
790 students
- This school
Whitman Elementary School
611 students
- Owen Elementar 383
Owen Elementary School
383 students
- Alcott School 334
Alcott School
334 students
- Herrington Sch 319
Herrington School
319 students
What this shows Whitman Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitman Elementary School compares
Whitman Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 41.4%
Two or More 4.4%
White 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Whitman Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac City School District reports $21,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontiac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 37.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitman Elementary School
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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?
79.9% of students at Whitman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitman Elementary School rank among public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pontiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Besides Whitman Elementary School, Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students), Pontiac Middle School (790 students), and Owen Elementary School (383 students). See the Pontiac City School District district page for the complete list.