WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whittier Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hemet Unified school district, located in Hemet, CA with about 813 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Whittier Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 400 W. Whittier Ave. in Hemet, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Hemet Unified School District. As a neighborhood institution, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Hemet community, serving as a primary hub for early childhood education and student growth. Like many schools in the district, Whittier Elementary typically prioritizes inclusive educational practices, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured classroom instruction and various school-wide programs designed to promote academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.

For more information, contact Whittier Elementary at (951) 765-1650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.