WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 535 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 31 teachers, WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 301 North 29th Street in Boise, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the Boise School District. Situated in a historic neighborhood near downtown Boise, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
As a community-focused institution, Whittier Elementary benefits from strong neighborhood involvement and various enrichment opportunities designed to engage young learners. The school staff focuses on personalized instruction, aiming to meet the unique needs of a diverse demographic through collaborative teaching methods. With its central location and dedicated faculty, Whittier serves as a vital hub for neighborhood families, working to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for their academic and personal growth.
For more information, contact WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 854-6630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOISE, ID 83702-4625
(208) 854-6630
WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOISE, ID with about 535 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 535
- Teachers:
- 31.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 535 students
- White
- 53.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.