- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Park, IL
Whittier Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172925003067
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 386
- students enrolled
Whittier Elem School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172925003067 · Oak Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 9.4:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 schools in Oak Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Gwendolyn Broo
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
947 students
- Percy Julian M
Percy Julian Middle School
927 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
580 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elem School
524 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
513 students
- This school
Whittier Elem School
386 students
What this shows Whittier Elem School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elem School compares
Whittier Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Whittier Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Esd 97, which includes Whittier Elem School.
$23,483
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Whittier Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Oak Park
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elem School
How many students attend Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elem School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides Whittier Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.
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