Whittier ECE-8 School

Whittier ECE-8 School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2480 N Downing St,  Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
3.8
214 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jai Palmer
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
4.1%
State Average
25%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
50.7%
Hispanic
35.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
White
5.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/9/2025
I definitely recommend the ECE program at this school. Our three year old daughter attended this school 2023-2024 school year. We were sent there through the Child Find program for continued support for speech delays. Our daughter had separation anxiety as well. Ms. Claudia Valle the main ECE teache...
5.0 parent
4/1/2020
Ms. Hall-Jones is awesome. Ms. Stewart and the teaching staff are exceptional. Mr. Palmer has done a good job building a strong legacy.
5.0 other
9/8/2016
Whittier's principal, Mr. Jai Palmer, is outstanding. There are also wonderful benefits for Whittier students because Whittier is a small school. This small size enables the students and their families to be part of a close community which supports the learning of each individual child.
5.0 parent
10/26/2015
Whittier has been like a home to us for the past 11 years. All 3 of our children have gone or are still going to this school. The principal and staff care deeply about the students, and it shows. The academic rigor, strict rules, and cultural diversity make for a rich learning environment. Parents a...

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Whittier ECE-8 School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 214 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Whittier ECE-8 School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $721,287. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denver Center for 21st Century Learning, Gilliam School, Emily Griffith High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whittier ECE-8 School.

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