Whittier Elementary School

130 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in OH
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School's student population of 373 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Whittier Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#261 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
84%
54%
80-84%
60%
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
23%
17%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
Whittier Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Whittier Elementary School often compared to?
Whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Robert Frost Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
373 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Westerville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Walnut Park neighborhood of Westerville, OH.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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