Whittaker Elementary

Set in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Whittaker Elementary is a compact elementary campus, operated by Orangeburg. It educates 325 students across grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 38% smaller than the state mean of about 526.

Across the 27 schools in Orangeburg (10,462 students total), Whittaker Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Whittaker Elementary records that nearly all students (89%) are Black. Other groups include 7% Hispanic, 2% White. The wider county runs roughly 61% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Whittaker Elementary has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting Whittaker Elementary higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Orangeburg County put median household earnings sit near $45,675, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. Whittaker Elementary is one of 34 public schools in Orangeburg County (combined enrollment of about 11,507 students).

Nearest neighbor: Robert E. Howard Middle, around 0.6 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.