Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whittier Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whittier Ece-8 School's student population of 242 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Navy and Gray
School Motto
Whittier is a community focused school where students are challenged, cared for and celebrated!
School Rankings
Whittier Ece-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Ece-8 School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1676 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
51%
5%
White
5%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Ece-8 School's ranking?
Whittier Ece-8 School is ranked #1676 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Whittier Ece-8 School often compared to?
Whittier Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Whittier Ece-8 School?
242 students attend Whittier Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whittier Ece-8 School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Ece-8 School?
Whittier Ece-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whittier Ece-8 School offer ?
Whittier Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittier Ece-8 School part of?
Whittier Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Ece-8 School located?
Whittier Ece-8 School is located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Whittier.
School Reviews
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