- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Downers Grove, IL
Whittier Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171254001517
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Downers Grove · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 307
- students enrolled
Whittier Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Downers Grove, IL.
School address
District: Downers Grove Gsd 58 · Illinois
NCES ID 171254001517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Whittier Elem School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171254001517 · Downers Grove, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Herrick Middle School (626 students)
Whittier Elem School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herrick Middle
Herrick Middle School
626 students
- Lester Elem Sc
Lester Elem School
531 students
- O Neill Middle
O Neill Middle School
403 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elem School
382 students
- Kingsley Elem
Kingsley Elem School
359 students
- This school
Whittier Elem School
307 students
What this shows Whittier Elem School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elem School compares
Whittier Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Whittier Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downers Grove Gsd 58 reports $20,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrick Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lester Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O Neill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools in Downers Grove
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lester Elem School
Standard public school
531 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elem School
Standard public school
382 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elem School
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Highland Elem School
Standard public school
352 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fairmount Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pierce Downer Elem School
Standard public school
337 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elem School
How many students attend Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Downers Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elem School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Downers Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whittier Elem School rank among schools in Downers Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Downers Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Downers Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Besides Whittier Elem School, Downers Grove Gsd 58 also operates Herrick Middle School (626 students), Lester Elem School (531 students), and O Neill Middle School (403 students). See the Downers Grove Gsd 58 district page for the complete list.