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Whittier Elementary School

Boise, Idaho · Grades PreK to 6 · Boise Independent District

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About Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6 as a public school in Boise, Idaho. Enrollment was 490 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Boise. With about 30.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Ada County. Boise Independent District runs 51 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 71 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	301 North 29th Street, Boise, ID 83702
Phone	(208) 854-6630
School district	Boise Independent District
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	490
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.5
Students per teacher	16.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Ada County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 160036000079). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Marys SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Boise · 0.6 mi Lowell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Boise · 0.8 mi Robert Janss SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Boise · 1 mi One StonePrivate · Grades 9 to 12Boise · 1 mi North Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 9Boise · 1.2 mi Washington Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Boise · 1.2 mi Wesleyan Preschool & KindergartenPrivate, Methodist · Grades PreK to TKBoise · 1.2 mi Boise Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Boise · 1.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

Whittier Elementary School reported 490 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?

About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 490 students and 30.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Whittier Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Whittier Elementary School in?

Whittier Elementary School is part of Boise Independent District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/id/boise-independent-district/

Where is Whittier Elementary School located?

Whittier Elementary School is at 301 North 29th Street, Boise, ID 83702. The phone number is (208) 854-6630.

How many other schools are near Whittier Elementary School?

There are 71 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier Elementary School in our directory.