Whittier Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/whittier

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a public school operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and social growth. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Mesa district, Whittier aims to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond, fostering an environment that encourages lifelong learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often acting as a hub for families in the 85201 area. Beyond core academics, Whittier typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school staff works to create a supportive climate that meets the unique needs of each learner while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Mesa neighborhood.

443

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	254
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	27
American Indian	51
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
254 (57.3%)
White
82 (18.5%)
American Indian
51 (11.5%)
Two or More
27 (6.1%)
Black
15 (3.4%)
Asian
11 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-4900
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/whittier
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 80

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 56

Ungraded 1