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
17:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.6%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
14.3%
State Average
20.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
356:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
45.1%
Hispanic
36.2%
Black
11.9%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Household Income
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% of College Grads
47.6%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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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. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Whittier Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $560,741. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Janss School, Boise Senior High School, Borah 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.