Whittier ES
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
6201 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011 · (202) 576-6156 · Part of District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington’s School Grade A− better than 76% of District of Columbia school districts
Students
450
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Whittier ES
- Small classes: 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 38.9% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Washington kids: 24 middle schools
On the path
Where Washington kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–5Whittier ESYou are here
6–824 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗6201 5th St. NW, Washington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K96
Kindergarten66
Grade 162
Grade 256
Grade 361
Grade 451
Grade 558
Enrollment over time
324’20
336’21
380’22
413’23
450’24
Up 38.9% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Black 56%Hispanic 24%White 14%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Whittier ES from Washington families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.