Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)18%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
93%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
377 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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