Whittier Elementary

www.fcps.org

735 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located on Whittier Drive in Frederick, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the larger FCPS system, Whittier Elementary provides students with a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Whittier Elementary is known for its focus on inclusivity and community involvement. The school actively works to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to meet the diverse needs of the student body. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for their future education.

735

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	155
Black	184
Asian	22
Two or More	93
American Indian	2

White
279 (38.0 %)
Black
184 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
155 (21.1 %)
Two or More
93 (12.7 %)
Asian
22 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-3100
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 90

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	49.5%
Male	371	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)