Whittier Elementary School

Summary:

Whittier Elementary School, a public school serving 354 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, is a standout institution within the Clinton Community School District in Clinton, Iowa. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, ranking 54th out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whittier Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive proficiency rates. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 4th grade students achieved a 90.5% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district's 76% and the state's 72.9%. Additionally, Whittier boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 13.5 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students. Compared to nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary and Bluff Elementary, Whittier has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic makeup.

Whittier Elementary School's consistent academic performance, positive trajectory, and strong standing among nearby schools make it a valuable asset to the Clinton community. The school's commitment to providing a high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds is commendable, and its track record of excellence suggests that it is a desirable choice for families seeking a top-performing elementary school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1310 2nd Ave S
       Clinton, IA  52732


(563) 243-3230

District: Clinton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,691 Help


Students who attend Whittier Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Clinton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
African American:
7.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whittier Elementary School ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Clinton Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), African American (7.1%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clinton Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 12.3. 2 elementary schools in the Clinton Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier Elementary School is $12,691, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Clinton Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whittier Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clinton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton Community School District 225th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whittier Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 64.51 227th 626 63.7%
2013 64.38 226th 624 63.8%
2014 83.20 38th 603 93.7%
2015 83.01 38th 616 93.8%
2016 87.03 12th 599 98.0%
2017 75.70 106th 574 81.5%
2018 74.09 126th 567 77.8%
2019 74.32 140th 603 76.8%
2021 82.69 67th 567 88.2%
2022 81.50 73rd 574 87.3%
2023 83.07 54th 565 90.4%
2024 82.67 54th 557 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whittier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 309 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1989 324 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 315 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1991 309 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 305 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1993 311 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 304 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 270 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 270 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 271 14 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 276 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 266 12 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 416 17 6 7 2 n/a n/a -22 426
2001 401 26 10 9 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 374 31 15 9 3 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 374 31 15 9 3 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 414 21 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 399 18 15 9 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2006 375 29 15 12 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 372 28 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 365 33 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2009 360 33 11 11 4 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 325 40 12 16 0 0 24 0 417
2011 320 28 8 22 1 0 30 0 409
2012 327 25 5 23 0 0 36 0 416
2013 276 23 2 16 0 0 28 0 345
2014 277 20 1 18 0 0 24 0 340
2015 294 19 2 19 1 0 24 0 359
2016 318 14 4 15 1 0 25 0 377
2017 319 39 1 22 1 0 20 0 402
2018 319 42 1 19 0 0 21 0 402
2019 329 54 2 15 0 0 30 0 430
2020 343 34 4 16 0 0 25 0 422
2021 312 26 2 28 0 0 28 0 396
2022 290 22 1 31 1 0 24 0 369
2023 284 25 0 23 0 0 22 0 354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whittier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 14.6 21.7 8.8
1989 333 14.6 22.8 9
1990 325 14.6 22.2 7.4
1991 320 14.6 21.9 9.7
1992 314 15.0 20.9 15.9
1993 324 14.6 22.2 10.5
1994 315 14.8 21.3 11.7
1995 279 14.6 19.1 11.8
1996 279 14.6 19.1 11.8
1997 296 14.6 20.3 19.9
1998 286 14.6 19.6 22.4
1999 283 15.7 18.0 31.8
2000 426 30.5 14.0 21
2001 449 30.2 14.9 38.8
2002 432 33.7 12.8 33.3
2003 432 33.7 12.8 33.3
2004 459 36.0 12.8 36.4
2005 443 29.8 14.9 36.8
2006 433 30.3 14.3 34.6
2007 433 30.8 14.1 37.6
2008 418 33.4 12.5 35.9
2009 419 34.9 12.0 34.1
2010 417 33.2 12.5 45.8
2011 409 33.1 12.3 45.2
2012 416 33.1 12.5 45.9
2013 345 29.1 11.8 39.1
2014 340 28.6 11.8 40.3
2015 359 29.0 12.3 41.8
2016 377 28.0 13.4 45.1
2017 402 28.1 14.3 46.5
2018 402 26.8 15.0 47
2019 430 27.4 15.6 52.1
2020 422 27.3 15.4 43.1
2021 396 29.3 13.5 42.4
2022 369 29.5 12.5 43.6
2023 354 28.6 12.3 40.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whittier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 14.6 21.7 8.8
1989 333 14.6 22.8 9
1990 325 14.6 22.2 7.4
1991 320 14.6 21.9 9.7
1992 314 15.0 20.9 15.9
1993 324 14.6 22.2 10.5
1994 315 14.8 21.3 11.7
1995 279 14.6 19.1 11.8
1996 279 14.6 19.1 11.8
1997 296 14.6 20.3 19.9
1998 286 14.6 19.6 22.4
1999 283 15.7 18.0 31.8
2000 426 30.5 14.0 21
2001 449 30.2 14.9 38.8
2002 432 33.7 12.8 33.3
2003 432 33.7 12.8 33.3
2004 459 36.0 12.8 36.4
2005 443 29.8 14.9 36.8
2006 433 30.3 14.3 34.6
2007 433 30.8 14.1 37.6
2008 418 33.4 12.5 35.9
2009 419 34.9 12.0 34.1
2010 417 33.2 12.5 45.8
2011 409 33.1 12.3 45.2
2012 416 33.1 12.5 45.9
2013 345 29.1 11.8 39.1
2014 340 28.6 11.8 40.3
2015 359 29.0 12.3 41.8
2016 377 28.0 13.4 45.1
2017 402 28.1 14.3 46.5
2018 402 26.8 15.0 47
2019 430 27.4 15.6 52.1
2020 422 27.3 15.4 43.1
2021 396 29.3 13.5 42.4
2022 369 29.5 12.5 43.6
2023 354 28.6 12.3 40.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whittier Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $988 (7.8%) $11,704 (92.2%) $12,691

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 54th of 565 Elementary schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)78.390
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)63.370.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)82.693.3
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)74.178.7
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)81.687.5
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)72.377
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)78.994.6
 15.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)72.878.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)74.280.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)67.962.3
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)80.386.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)70.773.8
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430354
 17.7%
African American5425
 53.7%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1523
 53.3%
Pacific Islander00
White329284
 13.7%
Two or More Races3022
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%40.7%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary School

Students at Whittier Elementary School are 80% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended Whittier Elementary School.

Students who attend Whittier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Clinton High School

Yes. Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Iowa elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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