WHITTIER EC

Whittier EC is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 325 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 33 teachers, Whittier EC has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 Education Campus (Whittier EC), located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Its "education campus" model is designed to provide a continuous, stable academic experience for students throughout their elementary and middle school years, helping to build a strong foundation for high school readiness.

The school is known for its focus on cultivating a tight-knit community where student engagement is a priority. Whittier offers a range of programs and extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing well-rounded individuals, while its staff utilizes data-driven instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing inclusive education and strong family partnerships, Whittier EC strives to prepare its graduates to succeed in the rigorous academic landscape of D.C.’s high schools and beyond.

For more information, contact Whittier EC at (202) 576-6156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.