Whittier Elementary School (Closed 2016)

4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(14-15)
80-84%
79%
(14-15)
70-74%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
336 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Sioux City Community School District.

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