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Elementary· 29 schools in district

Whittier Elementary

616 N WEHE AVENUE, PASCO, WA 99301Pasco School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–02Non-Charter
362
Students
Total enrolled
$17,723
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 362 students in grades KG–02 in PASCO, Washington.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,723 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Whittier Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in PASCO, Washington, serving grades KG–02 with 362 students. The district invests $17,723 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Whittier Elementary

362
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
94%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution206 male · 156 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility94%
National avg 52% · 341 students
Student Composition
94%
Asian3%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino94%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530657002621

Academic Outcomes at Whittier Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,723Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,723
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,798
Student Support$3,367
Administration$2,127
Operations$2,658
Other$1,772
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,723 spent per student, an estimated $7,851 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
71%
State government
70.8%
Local (property tax)
12.0%
Federal programs
17.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,723/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 94% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Barbara McClintock STEM ElementaryThree Rivers ElementaryMaya Angelou ElementaryMark Twain Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Ray Reynolds Middle SchoolMcloughlin Middle SchoolStevens Middle SchoolEllen Ochoa Middle School
↓
High School
Chiawana Senior High SchoolPasco Senior High SchoolNew Horizons High SchoolSoar to Success
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 02
Location—
CountyFranklin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPasco School District →
Phone: (509)543-6750
NCES ID: 530657002621
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PASCO seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Pasco School District
High
Chiawana Senior High School
2,999 students · 08–12
● 43 opp67% FRL
High
Pasco Senior High School
2,376 students · 09–12
● 43 opp78% FRL
Mid
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,262 students · 06–08
● 43 opp58% FRL
Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,078 students · 06–08
● 43 opp64% FRL
Mid
Stevens Middle School
988 students · 06–08
● 43 opp97% FRL
Mid
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
886 students · 06–08
● 43 opp95% FRL
Elem
Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary
692 students · PK–05
● 43 opp67% FRL
Elem
Three Rivers Elementary
622 students · PK–05
● 43 opp74% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
616 N WEHE AVENUE, PASCO, WA 99301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.