WHITTIER

Whittier is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 401 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 22 teachers, Whittier has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serving students within the Tacoma Public Schools district. Situated on Elm Tree Lane, the school functions as a local community hub, providing primary education with a focus on fostering academic growth and social development for children in the surrounding area.

As part of the Tacoma Public School system, Whittier generally adheres to the district’s broader initiatives, which emphasize equitable access to learning, student-centered instruction, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school typically benefits from the resources and support provided by the larger district while maintaining a neighborhood identity that encourages parental involvement and community engagement.

For more information, contact Whittier at (253) 571-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.