Whittier ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20011 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#52 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#25411 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier ES
Whittier ES is a public elementary located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 52nd of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Whittier ES ranks 77th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
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 ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whittier ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ida B. Wells MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students · 81 m away
Coolidge HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,029 students · 159 m away
Capital City PCS - Lower School
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
323 students · 665 m away
Capital City PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
344 students · 665 m away
Capital City PCS - HS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
348 students · 665 m away
Paul PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
328 students · 727 m away
Paul PCS - International HS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
439 students · 727 m away
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
172 students · 789 m away
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
212 students · 789 m away
Center City PCS - Brightwood
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students · 854 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Browne Education Campus
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
457 students
Marie Reed ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Raymond ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Turner ES
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier ES a good school?
Whittier ES has a Success Index (US) of 49.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #52 of 142 in District of Columbia. 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 ES rank in District of Columbia?
Whittier ES ranks #52 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #25411 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier ES?
Whittier ES had 450 students in 2025.
Is Whittier ES a elementary school or a high school?
Whittier ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whittier ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittier ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.