Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Whittier Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Whittier Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Whittier Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Whittier Elementary School often compared to?
Whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salmon Bay K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
362 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Ballard.
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