Whittier School

3585 S 6000 W
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84128

www.graniteschools.org/el/whittier/

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in West Valley City, Utah, is a public school operating under the Granite School District. Serving a diverse student population in a suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational K-6 education that aligns with Utah’s state core standards. Its educational approach is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, utilizing various resources provided by the Granite District to support student achievement in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the standard classroom curriculum, Whittier Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages parent and community involvement. The school typically offers various programs—such as specialized instruction for English language learners and support services for students with diverse learning needs—to ensure that all children have access to a quality education. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to the local West Valley City community, Whittier strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

492

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	227
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	23

Hispanic
227 (46.1%)
White
195 (39.6%)
Pacific Islander
23 (4.7%)
Two or More
18 (3.7%)
Asian
14 (2.8%)
Black
12 (2.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5096
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/whittier/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 57

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	43.9%
Male	276	56.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)