A+
Excellent
96/100

Whittier Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 130 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 89th percentile in Ohio
Growth
A
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Ohio for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Ohio for achievement

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
373
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%89/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 90th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency92% (+30 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency92% (+33 pts vs. state avg 59%)
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 Ohio 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
White92%98%reading +17 pts, math +19 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income75%65%reading +18 pts, math +6 pts73rd 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 130 E Walnut St
City Westerville
ZIP Code 43081
District 3904504
NCES School ID 390450401963
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43081

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,043
Per Capita Income $46,044
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.6%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $277,900
Median Rent $1,375
Owner-Occupied 61.1%
Renter-Occupied 38.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whittier Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.1%
Black 22.8%
Two or More Races 9.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 373
Teachers (FTE) 19.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 96 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 Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has 373 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?
Whittier Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whittier Elementary School receive per student?
Whittier Elementary School receives $17,511 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whittier Elementary School in 43081 ▼
Avg Home Value
$362,151
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,597
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
38.9%

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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