A
Very Good
89/100

Whittier ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6201 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 75th percentile in District of Columbia
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against District of Columbia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
413
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$36K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%75/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with District of Columbia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in District of Columbia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+9 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+13 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the District of Columbia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black42%37%reading +15 pts, math +8 pts78th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +17 pts, math +17 pts84th percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +25 pts, math +23 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6201 5th St. NW
City Washington
ZIP Code 20011
District 1100030
NCES School ID 110003000065
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20011

Understanding the community around Whittier ES helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $97,327
Per Capita Income $55,451
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $697,500
Median Rent $1,613
Owner-Occupied 53.9%
Renter-Occupied 46.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whittier ES.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 60.8%
Hispanic/Latino 22.3%
White 12.1%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 413
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whittier ES?
Whittier ES has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Whittier ES?
Whittier ES has 413 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Whittier ES serve?
Whittier ES serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whittier ES receive per student?
Whittier ES receives $36,134 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whittier ES in 20011 ▼
Avg Home Value
$617,490
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,302
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
46.1%

Other Schools in 20011

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026