Whitworth Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
28%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
52%
5%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitworth Elementary School?
231 students attend Whitworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Whitworth Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitworth Elementary School?
Whitworth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whitworth Elementary School offer ?
Whitworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whitworth Elementary School part of?
Whitworth Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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