Whittier Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98466 · Tacoma School District
#904 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#31844 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 305 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 904th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 305.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Whittier Elementary School ranks 50th of 79 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%)55.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
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
- 305
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- 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 Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wainwright Intermediate School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 4–8
368 students · 1.4 km away
Evergreen Primary
University Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
516 students · 1.8 km away
Foss High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students · 1.9 km away
Delong Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 2.4 km away
Narrows View Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
692 students · 2.4 km away
Hunt Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students · 2.8 km away
Drum Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
639 students · 2.8 km away
Curtis Senior High
University Place · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,321 students · 2.8 km away
University Place Primary
University Pla · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
522 students · 2.9 km away
Curtis Junior High
University Place · Public other · Grades 8–9
904 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Alderwood Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Pine Tree Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Hilton Elementary School
Zillah · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
305 students
Waller Road Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
306 students
Sawyer Woods Elementary School
Black Diamond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Lakeview Terrace Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier Elementary School a good school?
Whittier Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 40.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #904 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 #904 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #31844 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School had 305 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–3. 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.