Whittier Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85006 · Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
#807 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#41805 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School is a public elementary located in Phoenix, in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 807th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (28th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Whittier Elementary School ranks 187th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whittier Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whittier Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
189 students · 1.3 km away
Excelencia School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 1.3 km away
North High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,837 students · 1.3 km away
Thomas A Edison School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
· 1.4 km away
William T Machan Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
540 students · 1.4 km away
Garfield School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
403 students · 1.4 km away
Arizona School For The Arts
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 5–12
679 students · 2.1 km away
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
118 students · 2.2 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
443 students · 2.3 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
360 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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453 students
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453 students
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453 students
Desert Canyon Elementary
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453 students
Pueblo Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students
Mirage Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier Elementary School a good school?
Whittier Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 24.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #807 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whittier Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Whittier Elementary School ranks #807 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #41805 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School had 453 students in 2025.
Is Whittier Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Whittier Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whittier Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittier Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.