WHITTIER EL
WHITTIER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 529 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 37 teachers, WHITTIER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 is a public school serving the Amarillo Independent School District in Amarillo, Texas. Located in the northern section of the city, the school primarily serves a diverse student body from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. As part of the Amarillo ISD, WHITTIER ELementary focuses on foundational academics, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school.
The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and essential student development. Like many schools within the district, Whittier utilizes the SharpSchool platform to communicate with parents, offering updates on academic expectations, school calendars, and local resources. With a commitment to fostering a safe and structured classroom atmosphere, WHITTIER ELementary works to ensure that all students have access to the core curriculum while building the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term success.
For more information, contact WHITTIER EL at (806) 326-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMARILLO, TX 79107-6943
(806) 326-5600
WHITTIER EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 529 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AMARILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 529
- Teachers:
- 37.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 529 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITTIER EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.0%
- White
- 13.0%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.