- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasco, WA
Whittier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530657002621
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- 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 14 public schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657002621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Whittier Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530657002621 · Pasco, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Whittier Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 28.8 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
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 378
Whittier Elementary
378 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary compares
Whittier Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 95% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,151
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.9%
White 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Whittier Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Pasco
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marie Curie Stem Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pasco Innovative Experiences and E-Learning
Standard public school
70 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
Internet Pasco Academy of Learning
Alternative education program
50 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary
How many students attend Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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?
87.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 public schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Whittier Elementary, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.