WHITTIER SCHOOL

Whittier School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Salt Lake District school district, located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 658 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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.

Whittier Elementary School, located in the Liberty Wells neighborhood of Salt Lake City, serves a diverse student body as part of the Salt Lake City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, prioritizing academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of its students. With a commitment to equity, Whittier provides a range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that students from various backgrounds have access to the resources and support necessary to succeed in a changing world.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and extracurricular exploration. By focusing on strong teacher-student relationships and active parent involvement, Whittier creates a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a culture of lifelong learning and preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Whittier School at (801) 481-4846 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 S 300 E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84115
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WHITTIER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 658 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Salt Lake District
Total Students:
658
Teachers:
0
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 658 students

White
46.5%
Hispanic/Latino
31.2%
Black or African American
8.7%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.