Whittier Elementary School

Summary:

Whittier Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Wheaton, Illinois, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Community Unit School District 200, which is ranked 79 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whittier Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62.9% of Whittier students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 64.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, 68.5% of Whittier students were proficient or better, compared to 49.7% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance in Science is also impressive, with 71.4% of students proficient or better, compared to 71.3% for the district and 53.2% for the state.

Whittier Elementary School's performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools within the same district, such as Hawthorne Elementary and Carl Sandburg Elementary. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Whittier's ELA proficiency rate was 62.9%, compared to 64.4% for Hawthorne and 55.2% for Carl Sandburg. In Mathematics, Whittier's proficiency rate was 68.5%, while Hawthorne and Carl Sandburg had rates of 50.7% and 41.9%, respectively. This sustained excellence is a testament to Whittier Elementary School's commitment to providing a quality education and the effective leadership and teaching practices in place.


Detail:

Public K-5

 218 W Park Ave
       Wheaton, IL  60189-6460


(630) 682-2185

District: Cusd 200

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,935 Help


Students who attend Whittier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle School
High:    Wheaton Warrenville South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Asian:
8.5%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Compare Details Whittier Elementary School ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Cusd 200 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Whittier Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cusd 200 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier Elementary School is $15,935. 9 elementary schools in the Cusd 200 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whittier Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whittier Elementary School 113th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Whittier Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cusd 200:

SchoolDigger ranks Cusd 200 79th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whittier Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.95 90th 2020 95.5%
2004 88.34 72nd 2030 96.5%
2005 91.49 6th 2022 99.7%
2006 88.16 25th 2086 98.8%
2007 86.13 52nd 2095 97.5%
2008 88.79 29th 2092 98.6%
2009 88.49 37th 2120 98.3%
2010 87.28 68th 2139 96.8%
2011 86.42 94th 2147 95.6%
2012 82.44 259th 2166 88.0%
2013 87.43 204th 2167 90.6%
2014 89.81 134th 2093 93.6%
2015 95.70 75th 2052 96.3%
2016 92.05 135th 2046 93.4%
2017 90.97 149th 2044 92.7%
2018 87.07 209th 2037 89.7%
2019 77.24 410th 2086 80.3%
2021 90.02 158th 1948 91.9%
2022 92.94 113th 2082 94.6%
2023 94.66 94th 2077 95.5%
2024 94.59 113th 2067 94.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.13 12th 763 98.4%
2019 64.33 284th 1194 76.2%
2021 75.92 90th 640 85.9%
2022 93.18 34th 1113 96.9%
2024 82.73 130th 1195 89.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 1182nd 1765 33.0%
2023 64.21 466th 1808 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.74 197th 1964 90.0%
2019 79.48 343rd 2019 83.0%
2021 92.45 86th 1680 94.9%
2022 94.35 87th 1970 95.6%
2023 93.23 102nd 1957 94.8%
2024 92.08 127th 1942 93.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.92 2nd 907 99.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.34 244th 1972 87.6%
2019 72.68 470th 2019 76.7%
2021 80.38 246th 1707 85.6%
2022 89.02 170th 1977 91.4%
2023 93.69 88th 1984 95.6%
2024 93.62 109th 1959 94.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.15 151st 237 36.3%
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Rank History for White students at Whittier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.86 187th 1463 87.2%
2019 63.87 479th 1462 67.2%
2021 80.88 166th 1308 87.3%
2022 84.01 151st 1425 89.4%
2023 89.56 87th 1419 93.9%
2024 91.09 75th 1392 94.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Whittier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 443 18 32 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 506
1989 487 12 30 15 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1990 464 12 30 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 517
1991 462 9 23 14 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 454 21 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 460 26 29 9 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 472 33 19 23 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 489 46 21 31 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 489 46 21 31 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 502 46 15 29 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 499 59 17 30 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 494 48 23 41 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2000 521 58 14 42 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 506 50 16 50 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 436 36 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 436 36 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 449 27 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 429 28 17 11 0 n/a n/a 6 491
2006 417 28 18 11 0 n/a n/a 8 482
2007 382 27 17 8 0 n/a n/a 8 442
2008 368 27 16 8 0 n/a n/a 10 429
2009 392 20 14 7 0 n/a n/a 12 445
2010 365 31 12 10 0 n/a n/a 9 427
2011 325 26 17 15 1 1 13 0 398
2012 325 35 14 27 1 0 11 0 413
2013 308 26 15 14 1 0 12 0 376
2014 297 25 14 16 0 1 13 0 366
2015 311 38 18 15 0 1 15 0 398
2016 328 28 12 14 0 1 17 0 400
2017 351 25 18 19 0 0 18 0 431
2018 358 32 28 22 0 2 17 0 459
2019 359 23 30 18 0 0 17 0 447
2020 359 24 28 24 0 1 14 0 450
2021 320 20 28 27 0 0 14 0 409
2022 315 20 33 23 0 0 15 0 406
2023 329 17 35 20 0 0 13 0 414

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whittier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 22.6 22.3 n/a
1989 546 22.7 24.0 n/a
1990 517 21.0 24.6 n/a
1991 508 22.0 23.0 n/a
1992 514 21.6 23.7 n/a
1993 524 22.0 23.8 n/a
1994 547 23.0 23.8 n/a
1995 587 24.3 24.2 n/a
1996 587 24.3 24.2 n/a
1997 593 27.0 22.0 n/a
1998 606 27.5 22.0 n/a
1999 607 27.7 21.9 n/a
2000 635 30.1 21.1 n/a
2001 623 33.0 18.9 n/a
2002 494 31.2 15.8 6.7
2003 494 31.2 15.8 6.7
2004 503 27.3 18.4 5.8
2005 491 28.0 17.5 6
2006 482 26.8 18.0 5.7
2007 442 24.0 18.4 6.5
2008 429 23.0 18.7 6.2
2009 445 26.4 16.9 6.5
2010 427 23.5 18.1 10
2011 398 23.4 16.9 9.3
2012 413 24.2 17.0 14.3
2013 376 30.6 12.2 12.2
2014 366 24.8 14.7 16.9
2015 398 26.0 15.3 17.8
2016 400 25.0 16.0 13.3
2017 431 25.9 16.6 13
2018 459 27.1 16.8 13.1
2019 447 30.1 14.8 11.9
2020 450 27.8 16.1 10.7
2021 409 n/a n/a n/a
2022 406 29.9 13.5 10.3
2023 414 31.0 13.3 12.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whittier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 22.6 22.3 n/a
1989 546 22.7 24.0 n/a
1990 517 21.0 24.6 n/a
1991 508 22.0 23.0 n/a
1992 514 21.6 23.7 n/a
1993 524 22.0 23.8 n/a
1994 547 23.0 23.8 n/a
1995 587 24.3 24.2 n/a
1996 587 24.3 24.2 n/a
1997 593 27.0 22.0 n/a
1998 606 27.5 22.0 n/a
1999 607 27.7 21.9 n/a
2000 635 30.1 21.1 n/a
2001 623 33.0 18.9 n/a
2002 494 31.2 15.8 6.7
2003 494 31.2 15.8 6.7
2004 503 27.3 18.4 5.8
2005 491 28.0 17.5 6
2006 482 26.8 18.0 5.7
2007 442 24.0 18.4 6.5
2008 429 23.0 18.7 6.2
2009 445 26.4 16.9 6.5
2010 427 23.5 18.1 10
2011 398 23.4 16.9 9.3
2012 413 24.2 17.0 14.3
2013 376 30.6 12.2 12.2
2014 366 24.8 14.7 16.9
2015 398 26.0 15.3 17.8
2016 400 25.0 16.0 13.3
2017 431 25.9 16.6 13
2018 459 27.1 16.8 13.1
2019 447 30.1 14.8 11.9
2020 450 27.8 16.1 10.7
2021 409 n/a n/a n/a
2022 406 29.9 13.5 10.3
2023 414 31.0 13.3 12.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Whittier Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201595.0%95.5%95.5%95.5%96.8%95.0%
201695.8%95.5%95.5%95.5%96.0%95.0%
201797.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%98.4%97.7%
201897.2%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.8%97.2%
201996.9%95.8%95.8%95.8%96.7%96.2%
202196.4%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.5%96.4%95.2%
202295.2%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.2%95.2%
202397.4%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.4%97.1%89.7%
202496.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.7%96.9%99.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whittier Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $330 (2.7%) $11,712 (97.3%) $12,043
2020 $377 (3.1%) $11,808 (96.9%) $12,185
2021 $533 (3.8%) $13,554 (96.2%) $14,087
2022 $533 (3.8%) $13,554 (96.2%) $14,087
2023 $464 (3.0%) $14,867 (97.0%) $15,331
2024 $1,305 (8.2%) $14,630 (91.8%) $15,935

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 410th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 94th of 2077 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)44.958.8
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cusd 200)48.351.9
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)65.273.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cusd 200)59.654.8
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)44.267.9
 23.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cusd 200)54.362.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)53.367.8
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cusd 200)53.955.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whittier Elementary School)43.664.9
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cusd 200)52.357
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whittier Elementary School)51.761.7
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cusd 200)49.244
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Whittier Elementary School)67.873
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Cusd 200)6866.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447414
 7.4%
African American2317
 26.1%
American Indian00
Asian3035
 16.7%
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White359329
 8.4%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.9%12.1%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary School

Students at Whittier Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Yes. Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 5.5% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Whittier Elementary School.

Students who attend Whittier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle School
High : Wheaton Warrenville South High School


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