Whittier Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 315 West 26th St
       Minneapolis, MN  55408-8888


(612) 668-4170

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
795th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,943 Help


Students who attend Whittier Elementary usually attend:

High:    South High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.4%
Hispanic:
25.5%
White:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.8% Help


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Compare Details Whittier Elementary ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 20th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.4%), Hispanic (25.5%), White (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 12.6, which is the 15th best among 29 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier Elementary is $15,943, which is the 16th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Whittier Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whittier Elementary 795th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Whittier Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:


Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 312th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whittier Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.48 668th 674 0.9%
2004 4.91 645th 676 4.6%
2005 0.50 676th 685 1.3%
2006 6.46 717th 756 5.2%
2007 2.86 756th 777 2.7%
2008 2.27 762nd 781 2.4%
2009 6.19 414th 434 4.6%
2010 9.92 751st 803 6.5%
2011 12.59 747th 814 8.2%
2012 7.22 769th 820 6.2%
2013 19.22 716th 824 13.1%
2014 19.12 717th 826 13.2%
2015 16.61 727th 840 13.5%
2016 13.44 756th 848 10.8%
2017 7.56 784th 853 8.1%
2018 12.43 756th 847 10.7%
2019 7.31 797th 870 8.4%
2021 6.30 801st 869 7.8%
2022 5.43 811th 858 5.5%
2023 5.67 797th 845 5.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.20 232nd 242 4.1%
2019 17.09 235th 239 1.7%
2021 20.01 171st 175 2.3%
2022 19.62 241st 256 5.9%
2023 28.43 227th 276 17.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.89 397th 463 14.3%
2019 20.90 438th 515 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.71 663rd 728 8.9%
2019 7.42 715th 740 3.4%
2021 9.42 657th 683 3.8%
2022 11.34 631st 663 4.8%
2023 9.08 728th 774 5.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.42 3rd 6 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.24 701st 774 9.4%
2019 6.23 740th 787 6.0%
2021 7.65 721st 783 7.9%
2022 6.71 747th 799 6.5%
2023 6.33 742nd 787 5.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.52 697th 779 10.5%
2019 9.67 728th 798 8.8%
2021 5.72 740th 784 5.6%
2022 5.17 770th 808 4.7%
2023 5.22 759th 799 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.43 233rd 266 12.4%
2019 11.81 275th 283 2.8%
2021 10.92 220th 227 3.1%
2022 14.17 267th 282 5.3%
2023 20.61 236th 279 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.86 161st 220 26.8%
2019 16.34 206th 219 5.9%
2022 21.52 187th 209 10.5%
2023 21.96 183rd 214 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.53 235th 712 67.0%
2019 52.59 355th 722 50.8%
2022 23.42 629th 725 13.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Review counts

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, May 29, 2015

Open Quote We volunteer at the school and are impressed with students and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Open Quote Don't let the test scores fool you -- this school has a lot to offer! Excellent teaching staff, a great curriculum (IB for the Primary Years) and engaged parents make this a wonderful learning community. It's also got a socio-demographic mix of kids, parents and staff that reflects the population of our city and our world.
School also offers Spanish as a world language -- most Mpls K-5 schools do not offer any world language. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Open Quote Rigorous IB curriculum with very diverse international student population. Spanish instruction starting in Kindergarten. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whittier Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 17 187 3 55 11 n/a n/a 0 273
1999 20 236 7 118 7 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 24 236 4 166 5 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 25 208 7 195 5 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 19 206 13 165 11 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 19 206 13 165 11 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 21 176 13 113 12 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 20 147 9 105 12 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 46 168 9 100 11 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 63 210 12 134 9 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 97 189 10 156 7 n/a n/a 0 459
2009 128 171 15 166 8 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 162 139 22 183 9 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 169 222 20 172 11 0 2 0 596
2012 199 221 25 177 11 1 4 0 638
2013 227 236 29 138 13 0 4 0 647
2014 181 243 25 186 8 0 7 0 650
2015 167 241 21 180 11 1 17 0 638
2016 159 244 17 181 12 0 15 0 628
2017 140 268 18 158 9 0 16 0 609
2018 121 261 13 139 4 0 21 0 559
2019 106 254 12 132 5 0 19 0 528
2020 94 242 5 112 5 0 23 0 481
2021 71 249 6 94 6 0 21 0 447
2022 38 189 6 84 7 0 26 0 350
2023 36 189 8 92 12 0 24 0 361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whittier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 273 n/a 0.0 86.1
1999 388 33.6 11.5 86.1
2000 435 39.6 11.0 91.5
2001 440 36.1 12.2 91.1
2002 414 30.8 13.4 87.7
2003 414 30.8 13.4 87.7
2004 335 21.8 15.4 91.9
2005 293 19.1 15.3 94.9
2006 334 17.5 19.1 86.2
2007 428 22.2 19.3 77.8
2008 459 25.8 17.8 72.3
2009 488 29.9 16.3 67.6
2010 515 34.8 14.7 61.6
2011 596 36.2 16.4 62.9
2012 638 36.9 17.2 63.8
2013 647 42.2 15.3 67.1
2014 650 40.5 16.0 66.9
2015 638 43.0 14.8 69.3
2016 628 46.0 13.6 71
2017 609 47.5 12.8 69.6
2018 559 43.3 12.8 76.4
2019 528 39.0 13.5 75.6
2020 481 39.0 12.3 79.6
2021 447 35.4 12.6 71.8
2022 350 33.0 10.5 81.1
2023 361 28.5 12.6 87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whittier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 273 n/a 0.0 86.1
1999 388 33.6 11.5 86.1
2000 435 39.6 11.0 91.5
2001 440 36.1 12.2 91.1
2002 414 30.8 13.4 87.7
2003 414 30.8 13.4 87.7
2004 335 21.8 15.4 91.9
2005 293 19.1 15.3 94.9
2006 334 17.5 19.1 86.2
2007 428 22.2 19.3 77.8
2008 459 25.8 17.8 72.3
2009 488 29.9 16.3 67.6
2010 515 34.8 14.7 61.6
2011 596 36.2 16.4 62.9
2012 638 36.9 17.2 63.8
2013 647 42.2 15.3 67.1
2014 650 40.5 16.0 66.9
2015 638 43.0 14.8 69.3
2016 628 46.0 13.6 71
2017 609 47.5 12.8 69.6
2018 559 43.3 12.8 76.4
2019 528 39.0 13.5 75.6
2020 481 39.0 12.3 79.6
2021 447 35.4 12.6 71.8
2022 350 33.0 10.5 81.1
2023 361 28.5 12.6 87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whittier Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,942

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 797th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 797th of 845 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Whittier Elementary)25.321.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)51.846.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Whittier Elementary)28.920.3
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)45.942.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Whittier Elementary)217
 14%
   4th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)48.243.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Whittier Elementary)317
 23.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)4442.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Whittier Elementary)209.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)40.328
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Whittier Elementary)39.827.4
 12.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)53.444.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Whittier Elementary)21.512.9
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minneapolis Public School District)40.836.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students528361
 31.6%
African American254189
 25.6%
American Indian512
 140%
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic13292
 30.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10636
 66%
Two or More Races1924
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%87.8%
 12.2%


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Students at Whittier Elementary are 52% African American, 25% Hispanic, 10% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Whittier Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Whittier Elementary.

Students who attend Whittier Elementary usually go on to attend:

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