Whittier Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 2400 Whittier Dr
       Frederick, MD  21702


(240) 236-3100

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,065 Help


Students who attend Whittier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Frederick Middle
High:    Frederick High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.0%
African American:
25.0%
Hispanic:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Compare Details Whittier Elementary ranks better than 72.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 18th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Whittier Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38%), African American (25%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 15.4, which is the 16th best among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier Elementary is $14,065. 20 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whittier Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 7th of 24 Maryland 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 MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.61 525th 803 34.6%
2005 42.34 511th 805 36.5%
2006 53.00 421st 804 47.6%
2007 46.66 486th 818 40.6%
2008 69.97 264th 838 68.5%
2009 61.28 372nd 850 56.2%
2010 63.32 355th 855 58.5%
2011 62.63 351st 853 58.9%
2012 64.71 330th 857 61.5%
2013 60.08 362nd 847 57.3%
2014 70.07 288th 867 66.8%
2015 70.01 250th 859 70.9%
2016 65.78 280th 845 66.9%
2017 62.84 290th 847 65.8%
2018 72.65 230th 857 73.2%
2019 70.12 244th 853 71.4%
2021 44.30 325th 802 59.5%
2022 60.76 314th 862 63.6%
2023 70.11 232nd 855 72.9%
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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 MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.75 132nd 546 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.55 399th 796 49.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.99 22nd 23 4.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.16 286th 788 63.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.46 232nd 504 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.08 93rd 347 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Whittier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.59 277th 528 47.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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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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
1999 485 80 26 22 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 542 86 27 32 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 535 102 36 42 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2002 545 126 38 36 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2003 545 126 38 36 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2004 521 165 40 45 2 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 487 147 43 53 3 n/a n/a 0 733
2006 452 162 49 69 4 n/a n/a 0 736
2007 419 184 67 96 7 n/a n/a 0 773
2008 395 187 83 81 9 n/a n/a 0 755
2009 378 177 98 79 8 n/a n/a 0 740
2010 375 210 89 82 4 n/a n/a 0 760
2011 351 205 85 94 5 2 44 0 786
2012 386 187 80 102 2 0 53 0 810
2013 392 160 64 105 1 1 54 0 777
2014 380 158 68 124 2 2 63 0 797
2015 369 200 65 107 3 8 40 0 792
2016 341 198 57 114 9 6 22 0 747
2017 343 199 51 138 8 2 22 0 763
2018 331 184 56 151 8 3 31 0 764
2019 299 183 45 124 5 3 31 0 690
2020 322 193 44 116 5 3 35 0 718
2021 300 182 43 121 3 1 36 0 686
2022 305 180 36 144 2 0 59 0 726
2023 279 184 22 155 2 0 93 0 735

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
1999 613 33.7 18.2 11.9
2000 688 31.6 21.8 12.5
2001 716 38.4 18.6 12.3
2002 746 40.1 18.6 9.2
2003 746 40.1 18.6 9.2
2004 773 42.9 18.0 12.8
2005 733 41.0 17.9 15.6
2006 736 42.0 17.5 15.6
2007 773 45.9 16.8 18.6
2008 755 48.5 15.6 19.5
2009 740 45.9 16.1 21.2
2010 760 47.9 15.8 25.3
2011 786 48.9 16.0 25.1
2012 810 53.0 15.2 25.2
2013 777 50.5 15.3 26.5
2014 797 50.5 15.7 32.1
2015 792 48.0 16.5 30.8
2016 747 47.0 15.8 34.9
2017 763 48.4 15.7 32.8
2018 764 49.1 15.5 33.1
2019 690 45.5 15.1 35.2
2020 718 41.8 17.1 35.4
2021 686 46.2 14.8 34.8
2022 726 48.5 14.9 33.2
2023 735 47.5 15.4 39

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
1999 613 33.7 18.2 11.9
2000 688 31.6 21.8 12.5
2001 716 38.4 18.6 12.3
2002 746 40.1 18.6 9.2
2003 746 40.1 18.6 9.2
2004 773 42.9 18.0 12.8
2005 733 41.0 17.9 15.6
2006 736 42.0 17.5 15.6
2007 773 45.9 16.8 18.6
2008 755 48.5 15.6 19.5
2009 740 45.9 16.1 21.2
2010 760 47.9 15.8 25.3
2011 786 48.9 16.0 25.1
2012 810 53.0 15.2 25.2
2013 777 50.5 15.3 26.5
2014 797 50.5 15.7 32.1
2015 792 48.0 16.5 30.8
2016 747 47.0 15.8 34.9
2017 763 48.4 15.7 32.8
2018 764 49.1 15.5 33.1
2019 690 45.5 15.1 35.2
2020 718 41.8 17.1 35.4
2021 686 46.2 14.8 34.8
2022 726 48.5 14.9 33.2
2023 735 47.5 15.4 39

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $521 (3.8%) $13,246 (96.2%) $13,767
2020 $564 (4.7%) $11,440 (95.3%) $12,004
2021 $1,017 (7.2%) $13,048 (92.8%) $14,065

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 855 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students690735
 6.5%
African American183184
 0.5%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian4522
 51.1%
Hispanic124155
 25%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White299279
 6.7%
Two or More Races3193
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%39%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 735 students attended Whittier Elementary.

Students who attend Whittier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Frederick Middle
High : Frederick High

Whittier Elementary ranks 232nd of 855 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Whittier Elementary are 38% White, 25% African American, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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