Whittier Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Charter School 143 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

143

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	50
Black	24
Asian	6
Two or More	13

White
50 (35.0 %)
Hispanic
50 (35.0 %)
Black
24 (16.8 %)
Two or More
13 (9.1 %)
Asian
6 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)294-1400
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 23

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	16
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	17
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	75	52.4%
Male	68	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)