Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Frank C Whiteley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
564 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank C Whiteley Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
6%

Hispanic
7%
28%

Black
4%
16%

White
41%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank C Whiteley Elementary School's ranking?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Frank C Whiteley Elementary School often compared to?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Frank C Whiteley Elementary School?
564 students attend Frank C Whiteley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Frank C Whiteley Elementary School students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank C Whiteley Elementary School?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frank C Whiteley Elementary School offer ?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Frank C Whiteley Elementary School part of?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
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