Whittier School

whittier.slcschools.org/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in the Liberty Wells neighborhood of Salt Lake City, serves a diverse student body as part of the Salt Lake City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, prioritizing academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of its students. With a commitment to equity, Whittier provides a range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that students from various backgrounds have access to the resources and support necessary to succeed in a changing world.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and extracurricular exploration. By focusing on strong teacher-student relationships and active parent involvement, Whittier creates a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a culture of lifelong learning and preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

500

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	169
Black	50
Asian	48
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	9

White
193 (38.6%)
Hispanic
169 (33.8%)
Black
50 (10.0%)
Asian
48 (9.6%)
Two or More
26 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)481-4846
Website:	http://whittier.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 22

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 64