Whitney Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
76%
36%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
487 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Whitney Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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