Whittier Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 326
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 379:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
777 Elm Tree Lane
Fircrest, WA 98466
Fircrest, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
Mom of a 1st grader and kindergartener. It's our second year and we couldn't be happier. Great teachers and staff, warm and welcoming environment and community, and my kids love going to school!
Posted by a parent on 10/19/2024Former Panther here and now a Mom of a Kindergarten student. My whole family lives in Fircrest and both my nieces have also attended Whittier and are now in 8th and 10th grade. I was so excited for my son to start school here but it’s not the same as it once was. The boundaries have been revised sin
Posted by a parent on 2/6/2018I have a high performing second grader and a special needs preschooler who is on his second year of peer modeling this year and we have had the best experience. My oldest's teachers have been caring and my child is excited to tell me what she has learned every day. I especially love the newsletters
Posted by a parent on 11/15/2017Whittier use to be the best school in the Tacoma district but has gone down hill over the last couple of years. I have three children who have all attended and my youngest is currently in 2nd grade. I have to walk her to her line in the morning due to constant bullying by some of children. The thing
Posted by a parent on 5/12/2017I love this school, I went to Whittier, followed by my niece and now my daughter! The staff are incredible. They really went above and beyond for my niece who had serious behavior issues due to problems at home. They made a huge impact in managing her and helping to prepare her for her future. They
Posted by a parent on 1/1/2016Nearby Schools
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5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageDelong is our neighborhood school. Their staff has been there forever and loves their students. We are proud to be apart of the community.Other Review5mo ago - Evergreen Primary School
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5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis is a fantastic school! The school is lead with kindness and respect, and it shows in all aspects! The entire staff, from the office to the pick up/drop off staff to teachers and librarians, everyone is warm and welcoming, and encouraging to all the students. They tell them how glad they are to have them there today. They encourage the students, kindness and respect! The PTA is very active, organizing amazing inclusive events. The community engagement is second to none. Evergreen truly does build a community around their school. From parents, to teachers and administrators. We are so glad our little one attends the school!Parent Review1y ago - University Place Primary School
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8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageIt is our experience with this school that they will toss out any neurodivergent learner they have in their care. The leadership at the school is cold and uncaring, and it shows in entire staff. The entire time our little one attended this school, it felt as though they were looking for ways to get our little out of there as fast as possible. The office staff is rude and impatient, the teachers are overwhelmed, disorganized and have little support. The administrators are more concerned with their image than the actual students attending the school. This is the the highest rated and highest funded elementary school in the entire district. But, I question if it is only this way because they remove any special needs or neurodivergent learners from their school. The worst part is the district supports and encourages it!! After speaking with several other parents in the district, it seems that our experience is the norm. All the funding that goes to the school should be shared with the other elementary schools in the district that actually support learners of all capabilities! The school is nothing but a show, and a poor one at that.Parent Review1y ago - St Charles Borromeo School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageDefended people that assaulted me and refused to report it to the police and then blamed me when the police scolded them when they confronted the school.Student Review2mo ago
Fircrest schools - Whittier Elementary School is located at 777 Elm Tree Lane, Fircrest WA 98466. Whittier Elementary School is in the Tacoma School District. Whittier Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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