Whittier Elementary School

326 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

326

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	62
Black	56
Asian	16
Two or More	68
Pacific Islander	9

White
115 (35.3 %)
Two or More
68 (20.9 %)
Hispanic
62 (19.0 %)
Black
56 (17.2 %)
Asian
16 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.8 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-7500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 54

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	49.7%
Male	164	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Evergreen Primary

University Place School District

540 Students

7102 40TH ST W
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466 (1.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th