What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Indianola area.

Where is Whittier Elementary School located?

Whittier Elementary School is a town school in Indianola, IA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 18:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Indianola, IA?

Schools in Indianola include Whittier Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Indianola area.

IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Whittier Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Indianola, Iowa|Indianola Comm School District

Indianola, IA 50125

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

397

Student:Teacher

18:1

Locale

Town

District

Indianola Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

29.7%

Phone

(515)961-9570

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

65-69%

Math Proficiency

80-84%

Chronic Absenteeism

6.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1

Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

24.12

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,822

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,879

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,969

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 51%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$287,903

+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Des Moines, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

10.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.2%

Unemployment rate

2.4%

Uninsured residents

3.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

567

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

533

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

369

Current enrollment

Declining(-20% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School has a total enrollment of 397 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Indianola, IA.