Whittier Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clinton, Iowa 52732 · Clinton Comm School District
#133 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#3022 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School is a public elementary located in Clinton, in the Clinton Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 133rd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 331.
There are 6 schools in Clinton; Whittier Elementary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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
- 331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- 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).
Jefferson Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 1.2 km away
Bluff Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 1.2 km away
Clinton High School
Clinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students · 1.4 km away
Clinton Middle School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students · 1.8 km away
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 3.9 km away
Fulton High School
Fulton · Public high · Grades 9–12
284 students · 5.6 km away
Early Step Pre-School
Fulton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
65 students · 5.9 km away
River Bend Middle School
Fulton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students · 5.9 km away
Fulton Elem School
Fulton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 6.0 km away
Camanche Elementary
Camanche · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Mid-Prairie West Elementary School
Wellman · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
330 students
Forest Grove Elementary
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Franklin Elementary School
Boone · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
329 students
United Community School
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
329 students
South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center
Primghar · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier Elementary School a good school?
Whittier Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 83.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #133 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
Whittier Elementary School ranks #133 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #3022 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School had 331 students in 2025.
Is Whittier Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Whittier Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. 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.