Whittaker Elementary School
Whittaker Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Orangeburg 5
Whittaker Elementary School is located in Orangeburg, SC and is one of 8 elementary schools in Orangeburg 5 School District. It is a public school that serves 582 students in grades PK-5.
Whittaker Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Whittaker Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Whittaker Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Whittaker Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Whittaker Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Whittaker Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Whittaker Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Whittaker Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Felton Lab School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Brookdale Elementary School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Mellichamp Elementary School 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Vanard Mendinghall Jr Academy 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Rivelon Elementary School 2.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 582
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Whittaker Elementary School had 68% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
95%
White
4%
Hispanic
1%
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Orangeburg 5 District Spending
$11,266Per Pupil
The Orangeburg 5 spends $11,266 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 42% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Orangeburg 5 District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Whittaker Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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