Whittier Elementary School

2000 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006

whittier.phxschools.org

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located at 2000 N. 16th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school operating under the Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1. Situated in a central urban neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment.

The school is committed to the academic and personal growth of its students, utilizing a variety of resources to prepare them for success in higher grade levels. Through its official district portal, the school maintains communication with families and provides information regarding its curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative policies. As part of a historic district in Phoenix, Whittier Elementary plays a vital role in its local community by offering accessible public education focused on student achievement and holistic development.

453

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	394
Black	24
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	10

Hispanic
394 (87.0%)
Black
24 (5.3%)
White
12 (2.6%)
Two or More
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
10 (2.2%)
Asian
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:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3925
Website:	http://whittier.phxschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 13

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 73