WHITAKER EL
WHITAKER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, WHITAKER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
WHITAKER ELementary School is a public school located in the Northeast area of El Paso, Texas, and is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in the surrounding residential community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social development. As part of a large urban district, Whitaker utilizes the standardized curriculum provided by EPISD, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond through a structured learning environment.
The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, functioning as a community hub for families on Rutherford Drive. In addition to its core academic programming, WHITAKER ELementary typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to support student well-being and engagement. For the most current information regarding specific school ratings, extracurricular programs, or administrative updates, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [whitaker.episd.org](http://whitaker.episd.org).
For more information, contact WHITAKER EL at (915) 231-2820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79924-6905
(915) 231-2820
http://whitaker.episd.org
WHITAKER EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 29.73
- 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 443 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITAKER EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.1%
- White
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.