Walt Whitman Elementary School   We opened in 1961.  It is one of sixteen elementary schools in Littleton Public Schools and serves about 400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.  

Our attendance area extends west to Gallup Street, Broadway to the east, Caley Avenue to the north, and Ridge Road to the south.  It also includes the Southbridge neighborhood, Pinnacle, and Monte Vista areas.

Walt Whitman Elementary is one of the most successful schools in the Littleton Public School District. Our exiting fifth grade students historically perform in the top quartile on standardized testing in Literacy and Math. Additionally, Whitman maintains:

• A strong, academic curriculum provided by dedicated teachers.  A united focus on student learning.
• Ongoing assessments in Literacy and Math to provide instruction at appropriate levels.
• High expectations in a supportive environment.
• Significant parent involvement.
• Result of the Whitman experience? Students who enjoy learning and who leave Whitman prepared to meet future challenges!

Walt Whitman Elementary is committed to academic excellence and rich educational experiences. This commitment is made by our teachers and is enhanced by the following school programs:

• Art
• Art Start
• Computer Lab
• Classroom Computers
• Gifted and Talented Program
• Homework Policy
• Media/Library Services
• Music
• Physical Education
• Comprehensive Literacy Plan; - Early Intervention - Special Reading Services
• Special Education and PACE Program
• Student Discipline Program

Student use of the Internet is supervised when the children work on research at school. If a parent determines that his or her student should not use the Internet as a learning tool, an OPT-OUT form may be obtained form the office. Completed forms must be returned to the school office.