- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukegan, IL
Whittier Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174125005947
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 438
- students enrolled
Whittier Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125005947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Whittier Elem School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 174125005947 · Waukegan, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Whittier Elem School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 32.0 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
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- John R Lewis M 721
John R Lewis Middle School
721 students
- Miguel Juarez 651
Miguel Juarez Middle School
651 students
- Robert E Abbot 585
Robert E Abbott Middle School
585 students
- Glenwood Eleme 577
Glenwood Elementary School
577 students
- This school 438
Whittier Elem School
438 students
What this shows Whittier Elem School reports 438 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,843
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 3.2%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Whittier Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Waukegan Cusd 60 reports $21,843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lewis Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Waukegan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan
Standard public school
519 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Glen Flora Elem School
Standard public school
476 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 13:1 students per teacher
Little Fort Elem School
Standard public school
421 students 14:1 students per teacher
H R Mccall Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elem School
How many students attend Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukegan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whittier Elem School rank among elementary schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Waukegan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waukegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Whittier Elem School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.