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Whittier Elementary School

Tacoma, Washington · Grades PreK to 3 · Tacoma School District

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About Whittier Elementary School

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Whittier Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 3. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 305 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Tacoma. With about 17.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.5 students per teacher. Tacoma School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 98 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Pierce County.

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School facts

Address	777 Elm Tree Ln, Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone	(253) 571-7500
School district	Tacoma School District
Grades	PreK to 3
Students (2024-25)	305
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	17.4
Students per teacher	17.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530870001511). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Wainwright Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 8Tacoma · 0.9 mi Montessori in MotionPrivate · Grades PreK to KUniversity Place, WA · 1.1 mi Evergreen PrimaryPublic · Grades PreK to 4University Place, WA · 1.1 mi Foss High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tacoma · 1.2 mi Oakland High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tacoma · 1.3 mi Bellarmine Preparatory SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Tacoma · 1.4 mi Delong Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 1.5 mi Narrows View IntermediatePublic · Grades 5 to 7University Pla, WA · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 3.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

Whittier Elementary School reported 305 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 305 students and 17.4 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 Tacoma School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/tacoma-school-district/

Where is Whittier Elementary School located?

Whittier Elementary School is at 777 Elm Tree Ln, Tacoma, WA 98466. The phone number is (253) 571-7500.

How many other schools are near Whittier Elementary School?

There are 98 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier Elementary School in our directory.