Whittier Elementary School

www.indianola.ia.us/k12/whittier/

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in Indianola, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Indianola Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school is known for its commitment to foundational literacy and numeracy, alongside a culture that encourages character development and community involvement.

The school functions as a core part of the local Indianola community, prioritizing close partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and incorporating various extracurricular opportunities, Whittier Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future middle school years. The school’s digital presence emphasizes a transparent communication style, providing resources for parents and showcasing the active, student-centered activities occurring within its classrooms.

417

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	27
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
366 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.5 %)
Two or More
18 (4.3 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
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:	Indianola Comm School District
Phone:	(515)961-9570
Website:	http://www.indianola.ia.us/k12/whittier/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 138

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 55