Whittier Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
283 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 2% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 Royal Oak Schools School District.
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