Whittier Elementary School

4221 Walker Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Whittier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2932 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whittier Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whittier Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Whittier Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
Whittier Elementary School is ranked #2932 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Whittier Elementary School often compared to?
Whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larchmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
509 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Whittier Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Toledo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Points.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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