Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.10, 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
#2565 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
Whittier Elementary School is ranked #2565 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
166 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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-8
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Lower West Side.
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