WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whittier Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 408 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Whittier Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Whittier Elementary School, located at 2000 N. 16th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school operating under the Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1. Situated in a central urban neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment.
The school is committed to the academic and personal growth of its students, utilizing a variety of resources to prepare them for success in higher grade levels. Through its official district portal, the school maintains communication with families and provides information regarding its curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative policies. As part of a historic district in Phoenix, Whittier Elementary plays a vital role in its local community by offering accessible public education focused on student achievement and holistic development.
For more information, contact Whittier Elementary School at (602) 257-3925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
- Total Students:
- 408
- Teachers:
- 21.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 408 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.7%
- White
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.