Whittier Elementary

Q: Is Whittier Elementary a good school?

Whittier Elementary ranks 239 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Whittier Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 735 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whittier Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 41.3% in Mathematics and 64.6% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%, respectively. Whittier's 5th-grade students also outperformed the district and state in Science assessments. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past few years, and a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.05% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools like Parkway Elementary and Yellow Springs Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, Whittier Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in its ELA and Science assessments. This suggests that Whittier Elementary is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education, despite the challenges it may face.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2400 Whittier Dr
Frederick, MD 21702

(240) 236-3100

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
239^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,617

Students who attend Whittier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	West Frederick Middle
High:	Frederick High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 735

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.0%

African American:

25.0%

Hispanic:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whittier Elementary ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 20^th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.1. (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 Student population at Whittier Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38%), African American (25%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 15.4, which is the 16^th best among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Whittier Elementary employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier Elementary is $15,617. 22 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whittier Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	43.61	525^th	803	34.6%
2005	42.34	511^th	805	36.5%
2006	53.00	421^st	804	47.6%
2007	46.66	486^th	818	40.6%
2008	69.97	264^th	838	68.5%
2009	61.28	372^nd	850	56.2%
2010	63.32	355^th	855	58.5%
2011	62.63	351^st	853	58.9%
2012	64.71	330^th	857	61.5%
2013	60.08	362^nd	847	57.3%
2014	70.07	288^th	867	66.8%
2015	70.01	250^th	859	70.9%
2016	65.78	280^th	845	66.9%
2017	62.84	290^th	847	65.8%
2018	72.65	230^th	857	73.2%
2019	70.12	244^th	853	71.4%
2021	44.30	325^th	802	59.5%
2022	60.76	314^th	862	63.6%
2023	70.11	232^nd	855	72.9%
2024	70.10	239^th	859	72.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.75	132^nd	546	75.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.55	399^th	796	49.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.99	22^nd	23	4.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.16	286^th	788	63.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.46	232^nd	504	54.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.08	93^rd	347	73.2%

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Rank History for White students at Whittier Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.59	277^th	528	47.5%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whittier Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	485	80	26	22	0	n/a	n/a	613
2000	542	86	27	32	1	n/a	n/a	688
2001	535	102	36	42	1	n/a	n/a	716
2002	545	126	38	36	1	n/a	n/a	746
2003	545	126	38	36	1	n/a	n/a	746
2004	521	165	40	45	2	n/a	n/a	773
2005	487	147	43	53	3	n/a	n/a	733
2006	452	162	49	69	4	n/a	n/a	736
2007	419	184	67	96	7	n/a	n/a	773
2008	395	187	83	81	9	n/a	n/a	755
2009	378	177	98	79	8	n/a	n/a	740
2010	375	210	89	82	4	n/a	n/a	760
2011	351	205	85	94	5	2	44	786
2012	386	187	80	102	2	0	53	810
2013	392	160	64	105	1	1	54	777
2014	380	158	68	124	2	2	63	797
2015	369	200	65	107	3	8	40	792
2016	341	198	57	114	9	6	22	747
2017	343	199	51	138	8	2	22	763
2018	331	184	56	151	8	3	31	764
2019	299	183	45	124	5	3	31	690
2020	322	193	44	116	5	3	35	718
2021	300	182	43	121	3	1	36	686
2022	305	180	36	144	2	0	59	726
2023	279	184	22	155	2	0	93	735

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	613	33.7	18.2	11.9
2000	688	31.6	21.8	12.5
2001	716	38.4	18.6	12.3
2002	746	40.1	18.6	9.2
2003	746	40.1	18.6	9.2
2004	773	42.9	18.0	12.8
2005	733	41.0	17.9	15.6
2006	736	42.0	17.5	15.6
2007	773	45.9	16.8	18.6
2008	755	48.5	15.6	19.5
2009	740	45.9	16.1	21.2
2010	760	47.9	15.8	25.3
2011	786	48.9	16.0	25.1
2012	810	53.0	15.2	25.2
2013	777	50.5	15.3	26.5
2014	797	50.5	15.7	32.1
2015	792	48.0	16.5	30.8
2016	747	47.0	15.8	34.9
2017	763	48.4	15.7	32.8
2018	764	49.1	15.5	33.1
2019	690	45.5	15.1	35.2
2020	718	41.8	17.1	35.4
2021	686	46.2	14.8	34.8
2022	726	48.5	14.9	33.2
2023	735	47.5	15.4	39

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	613	33.7	18.2	11.9
2000	688	31.6	21.8	12.5
2001	716	38.4	18.6	12.3
2002	746	40.1	18.6	9.2
2003	746	40.1	18.6	9.2
2004	773	42.9	18.0	12.8
2005	733	41.0	17.9	15.6
2006	736	42.0	17.5	15.6
2007	773	45.9	16.8	18.6
2008	755	48.5	15.6	19.5
2009	740	45.9	16.1	21.2
2010	760	47.9	15.8	25.3
2011	786	48.9	16.0	25.1
2012	810	53.0	15.2	25.2
2013	777	50.5	15.3	26.5
2014	797	50.5	15.7	32.1
2015	792	48.0	16.5	30.8
2016	747	47.0	15.8	34.9
2017	763	48.4	15.7	32.8
2018	764	49.1	15.5	33.1
2019	690	45.5	15.1	35.2
2020	718	41.8	17.1	35.4
2021	686	46.2	14.8	34.8
2022	726	48.5	14.9	33.2
2023	735	47.5	15.4	39

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$521 (3.8%)	$13,246 (96.2%)	$13,767
2020	$564 (4.7%)	$11,440 (95.3%)	$12,004
2021	$1,017 (7.2%)	$13,048 (92.8%)	$14,065
2022	$1,864 (12.5%)	$13,065 (87.5%)	$14,929
2023	$1,113 (7.1%)	$14,504 (92.9%)	$15,617

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 244^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 232^nd of 855 Elementary schools	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	690	735	6.5%
African American	183	184	0.5%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	45	22	51.1%
Hispanic	124	155	25%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	299	279	6.7%
Two or More Races	31	93	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	39%	3.8%

Schools Near Whittier Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whittier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Whittier Dr	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3100	735	48	15.4	39.0%	279 (38.0%)	184 (25.0%)	155 (21.1%)	22 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (12.7%)	70.1	239^th of 859 public elementary schools	72.2%		70.1	232^nd of 855 public elementary schools	72.9%	7	45.7	48.3	29.0	41.3	60.2	67.8	65.7	64.6	27.6	$15,617	$1,113	$14,504
Yellow Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8717 Yellow Springs Rd	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1700	588	35	16.8	25.2%	265 (45.1%)	153 (26.0%)	92 (15.6%)	34 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.5%)	68.7	249^th of 859 public elementary schools	71.0%		72.4	221^st of 855 public elementary schools	74.2%	28	55.7	46.0	33.0	44.9	60.4	72.0	55.7	62.8	18.9	$13,861	$882	$12,979
Waverley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Waverley Dr	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-3900	844	66	12.8	84.4%	70 (8.3%)	166 (19.7%)	520 (61.6%)	43 (5.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.6%)	18.5	675^th of 859 public elementary schools	21.4%		18.3	677^th of 855 public elementary schools	20.8%	2	17.9	14.5	13.4	15.3	23.8	24.8	33.6	27.5	8.2	$17,942	$2,478	$15,464
Monocacy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7421 Hayward Rd	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-1400	568	43	13.2	65.1%	130 (22.9%)	175 (30.8%)	177 (31.2%)	24 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.7%)	50.2	374^th of 859 public elementary schools	56.5%		42.1	440^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.5%	66	37.8	28.6	33.8	33.8	47.7	51.5	50.0	49.6	16.5	$17,808	$2,119	$15,689
North Frederick Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1010 Fairview Ave	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 236-2000	625	45	13.7	53.6%	241 (38.6%)	122 (19.5%)	177 (28.3%)	19 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	64 (10.2%)	52.1	358^th of 859 public elementary schools	58.3%		60.4	296^th of 855 public elementary schools	65.4%	62	35.6	29.2	33.0	32.7	53.1	51.7	48.9	51.3	21.1	$17,410	$1,873	$15,538
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1285 Hillcrest Drive	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-3200	575	63	9.1	92.0%	33 (5.7%)	54 (9.4%)	447 (77.7%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	15.3	722^nd of 859 public elementary schools	15.9%		14	750^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.3%	28	21.2	10.3	11.8	14.7	22.5	21.6	24.6	22.8	7.4	$23,311	$3,054	$20,257
Butterfly Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Contender Way	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 566-0300	625	49	12.7	64.2%	119 (19.0%)	111 (17.8%)	280 (44.8%)	56 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.3%)	37	469^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.4%		40.6	452^nd of 855 public elementary schools	47.1%	17	27.5	19.5	18.7	22.4	42.2	46.8	47.3	45.1	14.9	$20,074	$2,169	$17,905
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2600	258	18	14.0	44.6%	132 (51.2%)	34 (13.2%)	46 (17.8%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.0%)	76.9	191^st of 859 public elementary schools	77.8%		79.9	163^rd of 855 public elementary schools	80.9%	28	55.6	41.5	36.1	44.2	66.7	75.6	62.9	68.8	35.1	$16,459	$963	$15,497
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Madison St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-2650	618	53	11.6	77.2%	112 (18.1%)	195 (31.6%)	226 (36.6%)	27 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.7%)	35.6	485^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.5%		33.5	520^th of 855 public elementary schools	39.2%	35	38.6	29.3	20.4	29.1	32.1	47.9	33.7	37.3	13.4	$19,745	$2,473	$17,272
Orchard Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5898 Hannover Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2400	616	38	16.2	49.7%	134 (21.8%)	210 (34.1%)	161 (26.1%)	50 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.7%)	56.8	323^rd of 859 public elementary schools	62.4%		58.1	312^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.5%	11	57.3	38.5	21.6	38.8	52.6	57.9	45.0	51.7	21.4	$15,778	$1,026	$14,752

Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary

Is Whittier Elementary a good school?

Whittier Elementary ranks 239^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Whittier Elementary attend?

Students who attend Whittier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Frederick Middle
High : Frederick High

What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elementary?

Students at Whittier Elementary are 38% White, 25% African American, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Whittier Elementary in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Whittier Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 735 students attended Whittier Elementary.

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