WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHITTIER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 548 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 31 teachers, WHITTIER EL 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 is a public school located in the Northside/Pleasantville area of Houston, Texas, operating within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a neighborhood school, it serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students from Pre-Kindergarten through the upper elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare students for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the HISD network, WHITTIER ELementary works to integrate state-mandated curriculum standards with programs designed to address the specific needs of its community. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the district, which provides structured professional development for staff and various support services for students. Parents and community members interested in specific data, such as current academic ratings, campus enrollment numbers, or recent extracurricular offerings, are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) and use the "School Finder" tool to view the most up-to-date school report card and contact information.

For more information, contact WHITTIER EL at (713) 671-3810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.