Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Whittier Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
395 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
