Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Whittier Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
413 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Whittier Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
