Whittier ECE-8 School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

whittier.dpsk12.org

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whittier K-8 School, located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering both academic growth and community involvement. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, the school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, aiming to provide a supportive environment that addresses the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of its students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to partner with the surrounding historic community. By providing a continuous educational experience from the primary years through middle school, Whittier K-8 focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school while maintaining a strong cultural connection to its local roots. Through various academic programs and enrichment opportunities, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and engaged, responsible citizens.

242

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier ECE-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	72
Black	122
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
122 (50.4%)
Hispanic
72 (29.8%)
Two or More
29 (12.0%)
White
13 (5.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2%)

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:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-3040
Website:	http://whittier.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 17

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 18