Whittier Elementary School

374 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located at 130 E Walnut St in Westerville, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Westerville City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Whittier aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking necessary for their future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Whittier Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, both of which work collaboratively to provide students with enriching opportunities, such as after-school programs, arts integration, and social-emotional learning initiatives. Its historic location in downtown Westerville places it at the heart of the community, helping the school maintain strong ties with local residents and fostering a tight-knit, collaborative spirit among students, families, and staff.

374

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	15
Black	75
Asian	6
Two or More	32

White
246 (65.8 %)
Black
75 (20.1 %)
Two or More
32 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)

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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-7300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 59

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 74