Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- 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 405 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 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 0.60, 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
#107 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
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 #107 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 Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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?
405 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
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?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Everett School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Northwest Everett neighborhood of Everett, WA.
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