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Whittier El

10511 LACROSSE ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77029

Ranked 3773 of 5501 in Texas

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Whittier El

10511 LACROSSE ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77029

Ranked 3773 of 5501 in Texas

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About Whittier El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
327
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.83%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 92.66%
Black 5.2%
Two+ Races 0.31%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.83%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
92.66%
Black
5.2%
Two+ Races
0.31%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 327
49.54%
162 Female
50.46%
165 Male

Student Population

327 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

464 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Whittier El Contact Information

Address

10511 LACROSSE ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77029

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Phone

(713) 671-3810

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TOP 3773 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Whittier El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Whittier Elementary is happy with how well its recent workshops for student leaders went. Students get the skills they need to be active members of the school's culture in these workshops. The school recently made public its data on academic success for the years 2025–2026. It shows that kids in all primary grades are getting better at reading. People are also praising the campus for its strong fine arts program and its commitment to helping students grow in all areas.

FAQ

Q1. How do the student leadership workshops at Whittier El help students change the culture at their school?

Ans. Students learn how to lead meetings and share their thoughts, which helps them take an active role in planning events and spirit weeks.

Q2. Does Whittier El offer any special help to fifth graders who are getting ready to move up to middle school?

Ans. We have workshops on time management and study habits as part of our "Moving Up" program to make sure that every student is ready for high school.

Q3. What kinds of "Vibrant Fine Arts" activities are available for students at the Whittier El campus right now?

Ans. Students can try out different types of art, from digital design to choral music, so that every child can find a creative outlet that they enjoy.

Q4. How does Whittier El use the most recent data on student academic performance to give each student personalized help?

Ans. We give each child a "Personalized Learning Path" so that teachers can focus on the areas where they need extra help.

Q5. Are there any programs at Whittier El that focus on building empathy and respect?

Ans. Our "Kindness Crew" runs programs all over campus that reward students every day for being nice and helpful to their teachers and classmates.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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