WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whittier Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waukesha School District school district, located in Waukesha, WI with about 209 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 28 teachers, Whittier Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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, located at 1103 S. East Ave in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a public elementary school serving students within the School District of Waukesha. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Whittier Elementary emphasizes fundamental skill-building in core subjects while encouraging students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community.
As part of the broader Waukesha school system, the campus provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience. The school places a high value on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure that each student receives personalized attention and the necessary support to succeed. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, district initiatives, or specific grade-level programs, the official website at [www.waukesha.k12.wi.us](http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and academic resources.
For more information, contact Whittier Elementary at (262) 970-2805 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukesha, WI 53186-6666
(262) 970-2805
http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us
WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waukesha, WI with about 209 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukesha School District
- Total Students:
- 209
- Teachers:
- 28.08
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 209 students
- White
- 37.8%
- Black or African American
- 27.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.0%
- Two or more races
- 11.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.