Whittier Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98117 · Seattle School District No. 1
#127 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#4686 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School is a public elementary located in Seattle, in the Seattle School District No. 1 school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 346 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 127th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 346.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; Whittier Elementary School ranks 30th of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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
- 346
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- 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).
Ballard High School
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1,697 students · 761 m away
Greenwood Elementary School
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339 students · 1.1 km away
Loyal Heights Elementary School
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527 students · 1.2 km away
Whitman Middle School
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633 students · 1.5 km away
North Beach Elementary School
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344 students · 1.6 km away
West Woodland Elementary School
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355 students · 1.7 km away
Adams Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 1.8 km away
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students · 2.3 km away
Viewlands Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students · 2.6 km away
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students · 2.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier Elementary School a good school?
Whittier Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #127 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 Washington?
Whittier Elementary School ranks #127 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #4686 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School had 346 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.