Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whittier Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whittier Ece-8 School's student population of 219 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier Ece-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Ece-8 School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
51%
5%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Ece-8 School's ranking?
Whittier Ece-8 School is ranked #1649 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Whittier Ece-8 School often compared to?
Whittier Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Whittier Ece-8 School?
219 students attend Whittier Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whittier Ece-8 School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Ece-8 School?
Whittier Ece-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whittier Ece-8 School offer ?
Whittier Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Whittier Ece-8 School part of?
Whittier Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Ece-8 School located?
Whittier Ece-8 School is located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Whittier.
School Reviews
4 8/5/2019
Meh it''s fine I guess
5 4/12/2010
My Daughter Attends Kindergarten In Ms. Moes Class And She Loves Going To School Everyday. She Has A Special Connection Between Her Friends And Teachers That She Values Even At A Young Age.
She Is Learning Beautifully And Staying On Target With Her Academics.
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