Whittier Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/whittier

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a public school operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and social growth. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Mesa district, Whittier aims to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond, fostering an environment that encourages lifelong learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often acting as a hub for families in the 85201 area. Beyond core academics, Whittier typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school staff works to create a supportive climate that meets the unique needs of each learner while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Mesa neighborhood.

486

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	255
Black	15
Asian	14
Two or More	36
American Indian	61
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
255 (52.5 %)
White
104 (21.4 %)
American Indian
61 (12.6 %)
Two or More
36 (7.4 %)
Black
15 (3.1 %)
Asian
14 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-4900
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/whittier
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 59

Ungraded 2