Whittier Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
173 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
35%
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Black
5%
4%
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White
69%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
173 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.

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