Whittier Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 289 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 378th out of 408 middle schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2480 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80205
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Denver Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $15,769
- Graduation Rate: 50.4%
- Dropout Rate: 13.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.0
- Enrolled Students: 77,267
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 289
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 16.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 148 (51.2%)
- Females: 141 (48.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 19 (6.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 246 (85.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 265 (91.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 1.0% |
| Black | 133 | 46.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 38.8% |
| White | 38 | 13.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 25 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 17.3% |
| 1st Grade | 33 | 11.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 26 | 9.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 31 | 10.7% |
| 4th Grade | 22 | 7.6% |
| 5th Grade | 27 | 9.3% |
| 6th Grade | 25 | 8.7% |
| 7th Grade | 31 | 10.7% |
| 8th Grade | 19 | 6.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 36%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:64%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $45,534
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,078 | 36% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,787 | 64% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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