Whittier Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Whittier Elementary School serves 173 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
173 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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?

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