Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 1% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: 15%
- Attendance Zone: Whittier Elementary serves the southeast part of Pasco, WA, covering an area of approximately 68.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)18%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
378 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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