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#2142 of 2,228 schools in WA
Whittier Elementary
Elementary School · Pasco School District · Pasco, WA
A Pasco School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
616 N WEHE AVENUE, Pasco, WA 99301
- Math 18% proficient (2014)
- Reading 15% proficient (2014)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2010, to 17% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 10 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whittier Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,517
Median home value
$353,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgie Robinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Captain Gray Stem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Longfellow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Pasco Innovative Experiences and E-learningEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pasco School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #26 of 28
- District spending per student
- $17,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whittier Elementary is listed in Pasco School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier Elementary
Whittier Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, WA, part of Pasco School District, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,142 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier Elementary
What grades does Whittier Elementary serve?
Whittier Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier Elementary rank in WA?
Whittier Elementary ranks #2,142 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Whittier Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Whittier Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Whittier Elementary a charter school?
No, Whittier Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whittier Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier Elementary?
91.8% of students at Whittier Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (509) 543-6750
- Area population (ZIP 99301)
- 86,467
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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