Whittier Elementary School

Public K-5

 1320 NW 75 St
       Seattle, WA  98117-5318


(206) 252-1650

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,629 Help


Students who attend Whittier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Whitman Middle School
High:    Ballard High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Two or more races:
14.9%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Compare Details Whittier Elementary School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 72 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), two or more races (14.9%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 15. 43 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier Elementary School is $19,629. 62 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Whittier Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whittier Elementary School 53rd of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Whittier Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 42nd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whittier Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.83 36th 1026 96.5%
2005 90.37 56th 1031 94.6%
2006 91.04 48th 1051 95.4%
2007 93.77 31st 1069 97.1%
2008 91.42 49th 1067 95.4%
2009 92.22 41st 1072 96.2%
2010 91.34 49th 1088 95.5%
2011 95.03 10th 1092 99.1%
2012 93.86 11th 1097 99.0%
2013 93.69 16th 1106 98.6%
2015 91.75 60th 1067 94.4%
2016 90.01 82nd 1053 92.2%
2017 82.42 163rd 1056 84.6%
2018 86.25 121st 1054 88.5%
2019 80.06 207th 1130 81.7%
2021 94.51 62nd 1107 94.4%
2022 89.68 108th 1169 90.8%
2023 94.72 53rd 1169 95.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.34 24th 637 96.2%
2019 83.48 52nd 566 90.8%
2022 63.43 116th 478 75.7%
2023 86.36 22nd 308 92.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.75 124th 1004 87.6%
2019 74.79 256th 1068 76.0%
2021 93.31 65th 1008 93.6%
2022 90.74 84th 1100 92.4%
2023 94.74 37th 1094 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.85 117th 999 88.3%
2019 78.88 204th 1075 81.0%
2021 93.80 68th 1025 93.4%
2022 87.24 125th 1113 88.8%
2023 94.22 51st 1099 95.4%
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Rank History for White students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.38 177th 833 78.8%
2019 73.56 259th 1027 74.8%
2021 93.92 32nd 943 96.6%
2022 87.29 95th 1031 90.8%
2023 94.10 20th 1011 98.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Open Quote Whittier Elementary is simply an outstanding school. My son has attended for all 6 years of his elementary school education, and without a doubt his experience has been overwhelmingly positive. The parents are actively involved with the school; school test scores are way above both the state and district averages; the teachers are top-notch; and the administration is outstanding. My son is not in the Spectrum program -- just the general education population. I agree with the previous commentary that if you're interested in getting your child into Spectrum, it's very difficult past Kindergarten. However, if you're interested in excellent general education instruction, you simply cannot find a better combination of attributes in a public elementary school than Whittier. Now, if you're only interested in comparisons to a private school education, or to the APP program, you may be disappointed. However, those kind of comparisons are asinine. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Open Quote I attended UW's MIT program and interned in a number of SPS elementary schools over the course of '05-'08, which set my high expectations for public schools. The test scores and demographics online make Whittier look like a great school. Unfortunately, Whittier has been nothing but a disappointment since our arrival: terrible for new families not entering through kindergarten--little orientation or effort made to properly place students in leveled programs; the school had a high turnover of principals in the last 5+ years, over which time the parents and PTA gained too much power in the school and the teaching staff became dysfunctional and feudal, per the current principal; veteran families are better equipped to navigate the strong vs. weak teachers; and most glaringly: the school tracks the kids at the end of kinder with no hope of movement up or down (assessment and teacher recommendation dictate initial groupings, but then the kids are stuck. No kids move down to avoid parental upset, which means no kids can move up. New kids are just plopped in groups with minimal data and then stuck.); the Spectrum students and local affluence are what inflate the scores for this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whittier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 98 25 13 11 7 n/a n/a 0 154
1989 98 37 18 8 5 n/a n/a 0 166
1990 161 43 27 18 12 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 193 80 56 18 19 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 174 53 37 26 14 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 208 53 48 22 9 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 219 41 41 24 14 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 262 36 54 31 12 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 262 36 54 31 12 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 303 41 61 26 15 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 300 34 46 30 19 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 333 39 43 41 17 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 348 26 35 40 12 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 352 23 28 38 12 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 331 23 35 38 11 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 331 23 35 38 11 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 339 11 31 27 6 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 337 13 43 26 6 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 336 12 40 20 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 347 11 44 19 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 353 13 44 18 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 356 14 41 17 5 n/a n/a 0 433
2010 385 14 39 23 4 n/a n/a 0 465
2011 395 18 38 18 3 0 2 0 474
2012 370 14 30 23 2 0 39 0 478
2013 352 14 29 24 2 0 45 0 466
2014 352 16 29 22 1 0 48 0 468
2015 364 12 28 20 0 0 42 0 466
2016 371 10 26 19 0 0 43 0 469
2017 375 10 23 20 1 0 48 0 477
2018 389 8 18 26 0 0 54 0 495
2019 339 6 14 27 0 0 55 0 441
2020 337 7 11 39 0 0 50 0 444
2021 302 4 17 27 0 0 66 1 417
2022 296 5 10 28 0 1 54 1 395
2023 266 5 13 23 1 0 54 0 362

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 11.0 14.0 0
1989 166 9.0 18.4 n/a
1990 261 14.5 18.0 0
1991 366 18.7 19.5 n/a
1992 304 16.9 17.9 n/a
1993 340 18.0 18.9 n/a
1994 339 17.0 19.9 n/a
1995 395 19.5 20.3 n/a
1996 395 19.5 20.3 n/a
1997 446 20.5 21.8 n/a
1998 429 21.0 20.4 n/a
1999 473 19.5 24.3 n/a
2000 461 19.5 23.6 n/a
2001 453 18.0 25.2 n/a
2002 438 18.9 23.2 19.9
2003 438 18.9 23.2 19.9
2004 414 19.0 21.8 7.7
2005 425 18.9 22.5 7.8
2006 412 18.5 22.3 9.2
2007 424 18.0 23.6 6.6
2008 428 19.0 22.5 8.4
2009 433 20.1 21.5 7.9
2010 465 20.8 22.3 8.4
2011 474 22.0 21.5 10.1
2012 478 22.0 21.7 12.3
2013 466 21.0 22.1 13.7
2014 468 n/a n/a 12.8
2015 466 27.0 17.2 9.7
2016 469 24.0 19.5 7.5
2017 477 24.8 19.2 7.8
2018 495 26.2 18.8 8.5
2019 441 26.2 16.8 7.9
2020 444 25.4 17.4 6.3
2021 417 26.5 15.6 7.2
2022 395 27.0 14.6 7.3
2023 362 24.0 15.0 8.6

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 11.0 14.0 0
1989 166 9.0 18.4 n/a
1990 261 14.5 18.0 0
1991 366 18.7 19.5 n/a
1992 304 16.9 17.9 n/a
1993 340 18.0 18.9 n/a
1994 339 17.0 19.9 n/a
1995 395 19.5 20.3 n/a
1996 395 19.5 20.3 n/a
1997 446 20.5 21.8 n/a
1998 429 21.0 20.4 n/a
1999 473 19.5 24.3 n/a
2000 461 19.5 23.6 n/a
2001 453 18.0 25.2 n/a
2002 438 18.9 23.2 19.9
2003 438 18.9 23.2 19.9
2004 414 19.0 21.8 7.7
2005 425 18.9 22.5 7.8
2006 412 18.5 22.3 9.2
2007 424 18.0 23.6 6.6
2008 428 19.0 22.5 8.4
2009 433 20.1 21.5 7.9
2010 465 20.8 22.3 8.4
2011 474 22.0 21.5 10.1
2012 478 22.0 21.7 12.3
2013 466 21.0 22.1 13.7
2014 468 n/a n/a 12.8
2015 466 27.0 17.2 9.7
2016 469 24.0 19.5 7.5
2017 477 24.8 19.2 7.8
2018 495 26.2 18.8 8.5
2019 441 26.2 16.8 7.9
2020 444 25.4 17.4 6.3
2021 417 26.5 15.6 7.2
2022 395 27.0 14.6 7.3
2023 362 24.0 15.0 8.6

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Whittier Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.5%0.0%2.1%1.1%95.7%96.8%96.8%92.6%94.7%96.8%
201789.9%0.0%2.8%0.9%1.8%95.4%95.4%95.4%94.5%94.5%95.4%
201892.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.2%95.9%95.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%95.9%
201996.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%96.9%96.9%98.4%98.4%100.0%96.9%
202094.9%0.0%1.3%0.0%1.3%97.5%100.0%98.7%98.7%100.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%100.0%
202195.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.7%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.1%
202294.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.8%94.4%94.4%95.8%94.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%94.4%
202396.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.2%96.2%98.1%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Whittier Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.3%0.0%0.9%3.1%98.0%98.7%97.5%98.0%98.9%98.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whittier Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.2%) $15,195 (98.8%) $15,375
2020 $88 (0.9%) $10,188 (99.1%) $10,277
2021 $1,134 (6.6%) $16,040 (93.4%) $17,174
2022 $1,187 (6.0%) $18,442 (94.0%) $19,629

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)6469.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)67.163.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Whittier Elementary School)68.580
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)70.877.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Whittier Elementary School)66.285.4
 19.3%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade Math (Whittier Elementary School)74.181.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Whittier Elementary School)82.886.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)76.378.4
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Whittier Elementary School)69.482.1
 12.7%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Whittier Elementary School)82.886.2
 3.4%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441362
 17.9%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian01
Asian1413
 7.1%
Hispanic2723
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White339266
 21.5%
Two or More Races5554
 1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%8.6%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary School

Students who attend Whittier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitman Middle School
High : Ballard High School

Students at Whittier Elementary School are 73% White, 15% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Whittier Elementary School.

Yes! Whittier Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 53rd of 1169 Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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