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Whitney Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 582 students

 

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Posted April 30, 2012

whitney is not the best school, i have 2 children that go there and the office staff are very very rude when calling on the phone and when i take my children out of school early they are also very rude, like i can't do what i have to do. i'm not a big fan of Whitney elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2012

I'm a staff member in the Eugene, OR school district and watched Ellen when your principal was on her show. Please remind me what their Friday's are called. They wear t-shirts, etc. to promote school spirit.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 22, 2010

The school would be great if night custodians actually do their jobs - this school is dirtiest of all. Also the principal need to learn how to treat her co-workers and other district employees.


Posted October 29, 2009

This school provides many opportunities for the children to learn, grow, and also provides help to their families who need food or any other support they may need. The teachers at this school are all dedicated to the teaching of these students and care greatly for them. The support staff provides a great learning place for all and keeps the school in perfect working order. Any child would be lucky to have the opportunity to attend Whitney Elementary School.


Posted October 22, 2009

The school has a dedicated staff with a wonderful principal that is fun and gregarious! They seem to really care about their students welfare, it shows in everything they do.


Posted April 16, 2009

There is more to Whitney than test scores. We are student focused, not AYP focused.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
38%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
29%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female62%
Male33%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English54%

Reading

All Students39%
Female31%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch28%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities44%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female42%
Male60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
White/Caucasian59%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
Students with limited English proficiency47%
Proficient in English52%

Reading

All Students59%
Female42%
Male50%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasian41%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch45%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students33%
Female38%
Male28%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch32%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Students with limited English proficiency36%
Proficient in English30%

Reading

All Students30%
Female26%
Male33%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch26%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities30%
Students with limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English27%

Science

All Students33%
Female33%
Male33%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch26%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Students with limited English proficiency36%
Proficient in English30%

Writing

All Students29%
Female33%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch20%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities30%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English31%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 56% 39%
White 23% 39%
Black 15% 10%
Asian 4% 6%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Sherrie Gahn
Fax number
  • (702) 799-0933

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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5005 Keenan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone: (702) 799-7790

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