WHITAKER EL

whitaker.episd.org

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

331

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITAKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	293
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	12

Hispanic
293 (88.5 %)
Black
14 (4.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.6 %)
White
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)231-2820
Website:	http://whitaker.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 28

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHITAKER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHITAKER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	53.5%
Male	154	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)