WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located at 301 North 29th Street in Boise, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the Boise School District. Situated in a historic neighborhood near downtown Boise, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

As a community-focused institution, Whittier Elementary benefits from strong neighborhood involvement and various enrichment opportunities designed to engage young learners. The school staff focuses on personalized instruction, aiming to meet the unique needs of a diverse demographic through collaborative teaching methods. With its central location and dedicated faculty, Whittier serves as a vital hub for neighborhood families, working to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for their academic and personal growth.

490

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	195
Black	29
Asian	10
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
216 (44.1%)
Hispanic
195 (39.8%)
Two or More
34 (6.9%)
Black
29 (5.9%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-6630
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
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 9

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	47.8%
Male	256	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)