Whittier Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier International Elementary School, located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, serves as a prominent K-5 school within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, an inquiry-based framework that emphasizes global awareness, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded, compassionate students. By focusing on intercultural understanding and academic rigor, the school encourages students to become active participants in their local and global communities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Whittier International is noted for its diverse and vibrant community atmosphere. The school utilizes its urban setting to provide students with a rich educational experience, often integrating community engagement and hands-on learning into the classroom. With a dedicated focus on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, Whittier aims to prepare its students for the complexities of the modern world through a supportive, inclusive, and internationally-minded environment.

491

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	218
Black	147
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	10

Hispanic
218 (44.4%)
Black
147 (29.9%)
White
61 (12.4%)
Two or More
44 (9.0%)
Asian
11 (2.2%)
American Indian
10 (2.0%)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-4170
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 1

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 74