- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, IA
Whittier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190771000384
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA.
School address
District: Clinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190771000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Whittier Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 190771000384 · Clinton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.8:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (981 students)
Whittier Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
981 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
745 students
- Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Elementary School
443 students
- Jefferson Elem 376
Jefferson Elementary School
376 students
- Bluff Elementa 372
Bluff Elementary School
372 students
- This school 331
Whittier Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary School reports 331 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 6.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Whittier Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton Comm School District reports $13,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluff Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary School
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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?
36.4% of students at Whittier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Clinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton Comm School District?
Besides Whittier Elementary School, Clinton Comm School District also operates Clinton High School (981 students), Clinton Middle School (745 students), and Eagle Heights Elementary School (443 students). See the Clinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.