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Whittier Elementary School

Phoenix, Arizona · Grades PreK to 8 · Phoenix Elementary District (4256)

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About Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Phoenix, Arizona. Enrollment was 453 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Phoenix. With about 26.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 145 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Maricopa County. Phoenix Elementary District (4256) runs 14 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	2000 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone	(602) 257-3925
School district	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	453
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	26.9
Students per teacher	16.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040630000537). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Phoenix · 0.8 mi Youth Development InstitutePrivate · Grades 7 to 12Phoenix · 0.8 mi Excelencia SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Phoenix · 0.8 mi North High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Phoenix · 0.8 mi Thomas A Edison SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Phoenix · 0.9 mi William T Machan Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Phoenix · 0.9 mi Garfield SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Phoenix · 0.9 mi Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High SchoolCharter · Grades 9 to 12Phoenix · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

Whittier Elementary School reported 453 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 453 students and 26.9 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 Phoenix Elementary District (4256). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/phoenix-elementary-district-4256/

Where is Whittier Elementary School located?

Whittier Elementary School is at 2000 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The phone number is (602) 257-3925.

How many other schools are near Whittier Elementary School?

There are 145 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier Elementary School in our directory.