- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blue Island, IL
Whittier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170651000338
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Blue Island · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 150
- students enrolled
Whittier Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Blue Island, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Whittier Elementary School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 170651000338 · Blue Island, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 10:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students)
Whittier Elementary School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
361 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
342 students
- Nathan Hale Mi
Nathan Hale Middle School
334 students
- Nathan Hale Pr
Nathan Hale Primary School
334 students
- Paul Revere Pr
Paul Revere Primary School
318 students
- This school
Whittier Elementary School
150 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary School compares
Whittier Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$20,636
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
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
African American 17.3%
White 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Whittier Elementary School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cook County Sd 130 reports $20,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Blue Island
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary School
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has 150 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blue Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 10:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Blue Island, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Blue Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Blue Island, 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 Blue Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Cook County Sd 130?
Besides Whittier Elementary School, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students), Lincoln Elem School (342 students), and Nathan Hale Middle School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.