Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whittier Elementary School often compared to?
Whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Sierra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
311 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
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