- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Whittier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040630000537
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #99 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #99 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Whittier Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040630000537 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 20.6:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students)
Whittier Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenilworth Ele
Kenilworth Elementary School
488 students
- Augustus H. Sh
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
476 students
- This school
Whittier Elementary School
453 students
- Silvestre S He
Silvestre S Herrera School
449 students
- Maie Bartlett
Maie Bartlett Heard School
430 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison School
426 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary School compares
Whittier Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
African American 5.3%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Whittier Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) reports $16,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Augustus H. Shaw Montessori | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silvestre S Herrera School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary School
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Whittier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whittier Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #99 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Whittier Elementary School, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students), and Silvestre S Herrera School (449 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.