Enrollment
433
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheaton, IL
Whittier Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174218004225
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 433
- 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 #3 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whittier Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whittier Elem School
Whittier Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 433 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wheaton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wiesbrook Elem School (496 students): Whittier Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.5:1).
Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students) and Wheaton North High School (1,863 students) alongside Whittier Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Whittier Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Whittier Elem School.
$18,690
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheaton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wiesbrook Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Standard public school
402 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lowell Elem School
Standard public school
283 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elem School
How many students attend Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheaton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower 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 78.1% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whittier Elem School rank among elementary schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton on the city page.
Is Whittier Elem School a good school?
Whittier Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Whittier Elem School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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