WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whittier Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 220 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 5 teachers, Whittier Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 44:1. 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 a public school located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and operates as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated on South 3rd Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education. As an MPS institution, it follows the district’s broader curriculum standards, emphasizing core academic subjects while striving to create an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student population.

The school is well-integrated into the historic and residential character of the Bay View area. Like many schools in the Milwaukee district, Whittier focuses on fostering student growth through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, school calendars, academic programs, or district-wide initiatives, the official Milwaukee Public Schools website provides comprehensive resources and updates specific to Whittier’s operations and community involvement.

For more information, contact Whittier Elementary at (414) 294-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.