Whittier Elementary School

346 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in the vibrant Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting social-emotional development, often integrating project-based learning and inclusive practices to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Whittier is known for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The school maintains a focus on equity and collaboration, aiming to prepare students for middle school by building foundational skills in critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility. Its location in the 98117 zip code places it in a family-oriented residential area, contributing to its reputation as a neighborhood hub that values both educational excellence and the well-being of its student body.

346

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	21
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
251 (72.5%)
Two or More
41 (11.8%)
Hispanic
25 (7.2%)
Asian
21 (6.1%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
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:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-1650
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	50%
Male	173	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)