Whittier School

whittier.slcschools.org/

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

499

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	149
Black	56
Asian	31
Two or More	38
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

White
212 (42.5 %)
Hispanic
149 (29.9 %)
Black
56 (11.2 %)
Two or More
38 (7.6 %)
Asian
31 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)481-4846
Website:	http://whittier.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 19

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	46.1%
Male	269	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)