Whittier Elementary School in Boise, Idaho, has a long history of serving the community, going back to its initial opening in 1894. In 1949 a new building was completed and now stands only one block north of West Main Street and minutes away from Esther Simplot Park.
Whittier Elementary School serves students from kindergarten to sixth grade. Its mascot, the Viking, symbolizes the passion, persistence and purpose the teachers and administrators model for the students, encouraging lifelong learning. Whittier Elementary School’s renowned dual-language and English-language learner programs are first-in-class, helping students achieve English and Spanish language fluency by the time they complete sixth grade.
The parent-teacher organization heads a community food bank, cultural events and holiday-themed school days.
Children will also enjoy the art and music programs available throughout the year, and parents will appreciate the open and friendly communication teachers provide.
Whittier Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
301 N 29th St,
Boise, ID
Boise School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
33%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
30
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Full Time Teachers
30
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Teachers in First or Second Year
22.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
14.4%
State Average
20.5%
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Science
10.8%
State Average
9.7%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
356:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.2%
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Female
47.8%
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White
44.1%
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Hispanic
39.8%
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Two or more races
6.9%
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Black
5.9%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/29/2022
We open enroll at Whittier for the dual language program. My kids range from typical to mild special needs and they love going to school here thanks to the dedicated and talented staff and diverse student body. It's also a community school, meaning there is extra support for kids' learning needs, an...
6/24/2019
I love this school so much. It is diverse, has a dual language program for k-8. One important thing to understand about the test scores is that many children come from low income backgrounds, other languages (other than English). Thus testing can be a struggle while learning English. As a parent of...
8/30/2018
I'm a parent of a dual language program first grader at Whittier. Communication from the school is great, he loves all his teachers and looks forward to school every day. We don't live nearby but open enroll for the program.
2/28/2011
I am a parent of a second grader at Whittier Elementary. My Son has been enrolled in the dual language program for three years and I am very pleased with the individual attention, small class size, exposure to diverse cultures, spanish emersion learning, and of course the amazing teachers. The list...
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Parks in this Area
Esther Simplot Park
- Fishing
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Sunset Park
- Dog Park
- Tennis
- Playground
Fairview Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Willow Lane Athletic Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Veterans Memorial Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Bernadine Quinn Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Rotary Park
- Trails
- River
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Whittier Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Boise, ID and is served by the Boise School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Whittier Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $566,040. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Janss School, NAMPA ACADEMY, Boise Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whittier Elementary School.