Whittier Elementary

378 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located on North Wehe Avenue in Pasco, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Pasco School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school environment is designed to provide structured learning opportunities that align with state educational standards, while also emphasizing the importance of community involvement and a supportive classroom atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Whittier Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school transition by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the larger Pasco School District, which prioritizes equitable access to education and support services for students from various backgrounds. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and engaging families in the educational process, Whittier aims to create a stable and encouraging environment for young learners in the Pasco community.

378

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	351
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	2

Hispanic
351 (92.9%)
White
16 (4.2%)
Asian
7 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)543-6750
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
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

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 137