WHITTIER EL

2004 N MARRS
AMARILLO, TX 79107

whittieramaisd.sharpschool.com/

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School is a public school serving the Amarillo Independent School District in Amarillo, Texas. Located in the northern section of the city, the school primarily serves a diverse student body from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. As part of the Amarillo ISD, Whittier Elementary focuses on foundational academics, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school.

The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and essential student development. Like many schools within the district, Whittier utilizes the SharpSchool platform to communicate with parents, offering updates on academic expectations, school calendars, and local resources. With a commitment to fostering a safe and structured classroom atmosphere, Whittier Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the core curriculum while building the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term success.

440

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITTIER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	318
Black	34
Asian	27
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
318 (72.3%)
White
53 (12.0%)
Black
34 (7.7%)
Asian
27 (6.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-5600
Website:	http://whittieramaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 59

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHITTIER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHITTIER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	50.7%
Male	217	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)