Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whittier Elementary serves the east part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school from the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Expectation Excellence
School Rankings
Whittier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6260 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
Whittier Elementary School is ranked #6260 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
326 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Northeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northeast Houston.
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