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Whittier ES

Washington, District of Columbia · Grades PreK to 5 · District of Columbia Public Schools

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About Whittier ES

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Whittier ES is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 450 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Washington. There are about 10 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (45 teachers in all). There are 247 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 115 schools in District of Columbia Public Schools. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in District of Columbia.

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School facts

Address	6201 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone	(202) 576-6156
School district	District of Columbia Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	450
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45
Students per teacher	10
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, District of Columbia

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 110003000065). 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 ES serve?

Whittier ES serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Whittier ES?

Whittier ES reported 450 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier ES?

About 10 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 450 students and 45 teachers in federal data.

Is Whittier ES a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Whittier ES in?

Whittier ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/dc/district-of-columbia-public-schools/

Where is Whittier ES located?

Whittier ES is at 6201 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011. The phone number is (202) 576-6156.

How many other schools are near Whittier ES?

There are 247 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier ES in our directory.