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:
54^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,691

Students who attend Whittier Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clinton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

African American:

7.1%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.7%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Whittier Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Clinton Community School District. (See more...)

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Finance

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 225^th 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
2012	64.51	227^th	626	63.7%
2013	64.38	226^th	624	63.8%
2014	83.20	38^th	603	93.7%
2015	83.01	38^th	616	93.8%
2016	87.03	12^th	599	98.0%
2017	75.70	106^th	574	81.5%
2018	74.09	126^th	567	77.8%
2019	74.32	140^th	603	76.8%
2021	82.69	67^th	567	88.2%
2022	81.50	73^rd	574	87.3%
2023	83.07	54^th	565	90.4%
2024	82.67	54^th	557	90.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 140^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 54^th 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)	78.3	90	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)	63.3	70.9	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)	82.6	93.3	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)	74.1	78.7	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)	81.6	87.5	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)	72.3	77	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)	78.9	94.6	15.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)	72.8	78.9	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)	74.2	80.6	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)	67.9	62.3	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)	80.3	86.6	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)	70.7	73.8	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	354	17.7%
African American	54	25	53.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	15	23	53.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	329	284	13.7%
Two or More Races	30	22	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.1%	40.7%	11.4%

Schools Near Whittier Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whittier Elementary School	Public	K-5	1310 2nd Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 243-3230	354	29	12.3	40.7%	284 (80.2%)	25 (7.1%)	23 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	82.7	54^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.3%		83.1	54^th of 565 public elementary schools	90.4%		72.5	90.5	80.7		97.5	90.5	86.0		68.4	$12,691	$988	$11,704
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	720 4th Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 243-0479	343	33	10.2	79.0%	179 (52.2%)	45 (13.1%)	73 (21.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (12.5%)	16.5	483^rd of 557 public elementary schools	13.3%		25.5	460^th of 565 public elementary schools	18.6%	23	25.0	56.9	53.8		47.7	55.4	63.5		50.0	$15,869	$1,282	$14,588
Bluff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1421 S Bluff Blvd	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 242-1606	385	33	11.5	65.2%	223 (57.9%)	50 (13.0%)	45 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (16.4%)	54.8	302^nd of 557 public elementary schools	45.8%		36.2	425^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.8%	123	68.2	77.4	69.8		65.9	83.0	79.1		48.8	$15,909	$1,821	$14,089
Eagle Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Main Ave	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 243-4288	474	37	12.7	58.6%	383 (80.8%)	17 (3.6%)	28 (5.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.1%)	57.4	279^th of 557 public elementary schools	49.9%		66.3	193^rd of 565 public elementary schools	65.8%	86	66.7	80.0	76.9		76.4	70.8	83.1		47.7	$13,883	$802	$13,083
Camanche Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	508 11th Place	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 259-3016	394	29	13.6	39.1%	348 (88.3%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	36.2	410^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.4%		26.2	458^th of 565 public elementary schools	18.9%	48	45.9	69.6			72.1	71.4				$11,440	$426	$11,013
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 370th Ave	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 577-2249	398	30	13.3	31.7%	374 (94.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	69.8	163^rd of 557 public elementary schools	70.7%		64.7	206^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.5%	43	82.6	87.0	69.0		87.0	83.3	64.3		59.5	$12,149	$364	$11,786
Virgil Grissom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Lost Grove Rd	Princeton	52768	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-3264	196	14	14.4	24.5%	179 (91.3%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	82.8	51^st of 557 public elementary schools	90.8%		83.9	46^th of 565 public elementary schools	91.9%	5	82.4	81.5	87.5	82.6	100.0	88.9	87.5	91.3	68.8	$12,175	$73	$12,102
Easton Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	439 Wilson	Miles	52064	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 682-7131	288	23	12.7	39.2%	272 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	56.9	282^nd of 557 public elementary schools	49.4%		39.2	403^rd of 565 public elementary schools	28.7%	121	33.3	78.1	62.5	87.5	66.7	87.5	90.6	84.4	62.5	$14,767	$948	$13,818
Ekstrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1140 15th St	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 659-0750	460	35	13.3	33.3%	416 (90.4%)	15 (3.3%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)								(n/a)	65.1				76.4					$13,330	$544	$12,787
Cody Elementary School	Public	K-6	2100 Territorial Road	LeClaire	52753	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0210	457	29	15.7	10.3%	387 (84.7%)	9 (2.0%)	30 (6.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	90.1	14^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.5%		85	39^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.1%	25	85.1	90.8	87.5	89.6	95.9	90.8	96.9	91.0	79.7	$10,517	$233	$10,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elementary School?

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

What district is Whittier Elementary School in?

Clinton Community School District

What schools do graduates of Whittier Elementary School attend?

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

High : Clinton High School

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

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

Is Whittier Elementary School a good school?

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

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