Whittier Elementary School

www.clinton.k12.ia.us/whittier.html

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located at 1310 2nd Ave S in Clinton, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the Clinton Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its students while emphasizing social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, Whittier provides a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration, which are central to its mission of helping every child reach their full potential. By utilizing the resources provided by the Clinton Community School District, Whittier Elementary offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities intended to keep students engaged and curious. Families interested in the school’s specific academic goals, calendar, or staff information can find additional details on their official district webpage.

354

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	23
Black	25
Two or More	22

White
284 (80.2 %)
Black
25 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.5 %)
Two or More
22 (6.2 %)

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:	Clinton Comm School District
Phone:	(563)243-3230
Website:	http://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/whittier.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67