Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whittier School's student population of 483 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
8%
1%
White
49%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier School's ranking?
Whittier School is ranked #409 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Whittier School often compared to?
Whittier Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Whittier School?
483 students attend Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Whittier School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier School?
Whittier School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whittier School offer ?
Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier School part of?
Whittier School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier School located?
Whittier School is located in the Liberty Wells neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 3 other public schools located in Liberty Wells.
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