- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everett, WA
Whittier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530267000411
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary ranks #2 of 19 schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267000411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Whittier Elementary grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530267000411 · Everett, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 17.6:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students)
Whittier Elementary grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry M. Jacks
Henry M. Jackson High School
2,148 students
- Cascade High S
Cascade High School
1,651 students
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,643 students
- Gateway Middle
Gateway Middle School
1,057 students
- Heatherwood Mi
Heatherwood Middle School
1,031 students
- This school 422
Whittier Elementary
422 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary compares
Whittier Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Whittier Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everett School District reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Everett
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Penny Creek Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Challenger Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Lake Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Silver Firs Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 17.4:1 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary
How many students attend Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everett, WA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier Elementary?
42.5% of students at Whittier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 rank among schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary ranks #2 of 19 schools in Everett, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Everett School District?
Besides Whittier Elementary, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Everett High School (1,643 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.