Whittier Elementary School serves 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
128 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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