Whittier Elementary School

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serving students within the Tacoma Public Schools district. Situated on Elm Tree Lane, the school functions as a local community hub, providing primary education with a focus on fostering academic growth and social development for children in the surrounding area.

As part of the Tacoma Public School system, Whittier generally adheres to the district’s broader initiatives, which emphasize equitable access to learning, student-centered instruction, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school typically benefits from the resources and support provided by the larger district while maintaining a neighborhood identity that encourages parental involvement and community engagement.

305

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	53
Black	49
Asian	17
Two or More	70
Pacific Islander	13

White
103 (33.8%)
Two or More
70 (23.0%)
Hispanic
53 (17.4%)
Black
49 (16.1%)
Asian
17 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
13 (4.3%)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-7500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 26

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	50.2%
Male	152	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Evergreen Primary

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516 Students

7102 40TH ST W
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466 (1.1 miles away)

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