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Whittier ECE-8 School

Whittier ECE-8 School

Address: 2480 Downing Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-3040

Principal Name: Lynette Hall-Jones

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About the Data

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PK-8
Grades Served
214
Total Enrollment
13:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:30am-3:15pm
Monday - Friday
Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Whittier was founded in 1883 and to this day is proud to serve the families of this historic neighborhood in northeast Denver. The Whittier team provides a small family-oriented community that inspires and celebrates our students in ECE through eighth-grade. The Whittier team also strives to ensure that there is...

Whittier was founded in 1883 and to this day is proud to serve the families of this historic neighborhood in northeast Denver. The Whittier team provides a small family-oriented community that inspires and celebrates our students in ECE through eighth-grade. The Whittier team also strives to ensure that there is equity in all that we do for our students. In addition, our focus is to give students an educational environment that caters to their individual needs and honors their cultures, while offering a rigorous and rich academic experience.

Student Demographics

Asian
0%
Black or African American
50.7%
Hispanic or Latino
35.2%
White
5.5%
Other
8.7%
Teacher Demographics

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
92.7%
English Learners
11%
Special Education
14.2%
8.29
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 78.9 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 48.9 %
Students feel safe and healthy 57.7 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 71.9 %
Parent Survey Results

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 9.7 % 16.3 % +6.6 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 9.8 % 15.3 % +5.5 %
Hispanic or Latino NA 13.5 % NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 3.5 % 4.1 % +0.6 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 46 61 +15.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 46 44 -2.0
Hispanic or Latino 46 61.5 +15.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 46 61 +15.0

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 37 54 +17.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 37 54 +17.0
Hispanic or Latino 33 42.5 +9.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 38 53 +15.0

Improvement Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Gifted and Talented Supports
Special Programs Offered

Music
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Special Education

Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

ECE-4 English
Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 1.9 % 6.5 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Black or African American 1.8 % 8.8 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 1.6 % 3.3 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 0 % 8.3 % 0 %
White NA NA NA
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 87.4 %
Truancy Rate 8.8 %
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