Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whittier Elementary School serves the northeast part of Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whittier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1528 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
87%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
Whittier Elementary School is ranked #1528 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Whittier Elementary School often compared to?
Whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
453 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256).
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Coronado neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Coronado.
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