WHITTIER ELEMENTARY

(505)255-2008

whittier.aps.edu

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in the Highland area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves a diverse student population as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district. Known as the home of the "Lions," the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth and community involvement. Its location on Quincy Street positions it as a central neighborhood hub, providing students with a range of educational resources and programs designed to foster literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond standard academics, Whittier Elementary is committed to building a strong school culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds of its families. The school's mission generally focuses on ensuring that all students—regardless of their starting point—are provided with the tools and instruction necessary to succeed in a changing world. By maintaining active communication through their website and community outreach, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to improve student outcomes.

307

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITTIER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	186
Black	42
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
186 (60.6%)
Black
42 (13.7%)
White
32 (10.4%)
American Indian
27 (8.8%)
Two or More
18 (5.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)255-2008
Website:	http://whittier.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
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 32

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHITTIER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHITTIER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	51.8%
Male	148	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)