Whittier Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction PHOENIX, AZ Grades PK–08 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A (81.8)
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Whittier Elementary School
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A (81.8)
453
Students
26.9
Teachers
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
(602)257-3925
Phone
http://whittier.phxschools.org
Website

Whittier Elementary School is a public school administered by the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district in PHOENIX, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 453 students enrolled; a 16.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
453.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.87:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 1% worse
School Details
School Name
Whittier Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040630000537
State School ID
AZ-4256-5209
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2000 N 16TH ST
City
PHOENIX
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85006
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0403
State Leg. Upper
04005
State Leg. Lower
04005
Latitude
33.4697
Longitude
-112.0482
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
453
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.9
Teachers FTE
📐
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 281 62%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
LEAID
0406300
State LEA ID
AZ-4256
Phone
(602)257-2912
Website
http://www.phxschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
PHOENIX
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$107,750K
Federal Revenue
$36,280K
State Revenue
$24,272K
Local Revenue
$47,198K
Total Expenditure
$102,289K
Instruction Exp.
$38,956K
Support Services
$39,322K
Other Current Exp.
$5,213K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Whittier Elementary School

1
Incito Schools-Phoenix
PHOENIX · Not reported
0.4 mi
2
Copper State Academy
PHOENIX · Not reported
0.4 mi
3
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Excelencia School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
5
Creighton Virtual Academy
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
6
North High School
PHOENIX · High
0.8 mi
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Whittier Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
453 students are enrolled at Whittier Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Whittier Elementary School have?
Whittier Elementary School has 26.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?
Whittier Elementary School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Whittier Elementary School a charter school?
Whittier Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Whittier Elementary School located in?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Whittier Elementary School belong to?
Whittier Elementary School is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district.
How much does Phoenix Elementary District (4256) spend per student?
The Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district spends approximately $225,803,532 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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