- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boulder, CO
Whittier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080249000139
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Whittier Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 080249000139 · Boulder, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 11.2:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Whittier Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 269
Whittier Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary School compares
Whittier Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Whittier Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary School
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Whittier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whittier Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Whittier Elementary School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.