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Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School is a public primary school in Washington, DC, serving grades EE–5, rated B+, with 450 students and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2022-2023, the share of students meeting the state standard was 24% in Math and 19% in English Language Arts.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
EE–5
Enrollment
450
Students per teacher
10:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2022-2023 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math24%
English Language Arts19%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black56%
Hispanic24%
White14%
Two or more races4%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+23.0%
Prior-year enrollment
366

Homes assigned to this school

3,509 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Whittier Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
6201 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone
(202) 576-6156
Website
profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Whittier+Education+Campus
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000065
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School district

District of Columbia Public Schools

District rating
B
Schools
117
Students
51,904
Spending per student
$25,697
Teachers (FTE)
4,751
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Whittier Elementary School

How is Whittier Elementary School rated?

Whittier Elementary School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. District of Columbia Public Schools is rated B overall.

How do students at Whittier Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2022-2023 testing year, the share of Whittier Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 24% in Math and 19% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School serves grades EE–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

450 students attend Whittier Elementary School, up from 366 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.

Which homes are assigned to Whittier Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,509 residential properties to Whittier Elementary School in and around Washington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Whittier Elementary School in?

Whittier Elementary School is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, which reports 117 schools, 51,904 students and $25,697 of spending per student.