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Whittier Elementary

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Grades PreK to 5 · Minneapolis Public School District

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About Whittier Elementary

Whittier Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It reported 491 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Minneapolis. There are about 11.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (43.2 teachers in all). It is one of 91 schools in Minneapolis Public School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Hennepin County. Within 5 miles there are 204 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	315 West 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone	(612) 668-4170
School district	Minneapolis Public School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	491
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43.2
Students per teacher	11.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Hennepin County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 272124002700). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier Elementary serve?

Whittier Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary?

Whittier Elementary reported 491 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary?

About 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 491 students and 43.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Whittier Elementary a public or charter school?

Whittier Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Whittier Elementary in?

Whittier Elementary is part of Minneapolis Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mn/minneapolis-public-school-district/

Where is Whittier Elementary located?

Whittier Elementary is at 315 West 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404. The phone number is (612) 668-4170.

How many other schools are near Whittier Elementary?

There are 204 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier Elementary in our directory.