- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northlake, IL
Whittier Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170600000284
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Northlake · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 368
- students enrolled
Whittier Primary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Primary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Northlake, IL.
School address
District: Berkeley Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170600000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Whittier Primary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 170600000284 · Northlake, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Primary School (380 students)
Whittier Primary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Whittier Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Prim
Jefferson Primary School
380 students
- Northlake Midd
Northlake Middle School
378 students
- This school
Whittier Primary School
368 students
- Macarthur Midd
Macarthur Middle School
357 students
- Sunnyside Inte
Sunnyside Intermediate School
344 students
- J W Riley Inte
J W Riley Intermediate School
320 students
What this shows Whittier Primary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Primary School compares
Whittier Primary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Illinois - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$19,832
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 5.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Whittier Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley Sd 87 reports $19,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northlake Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Riley Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Primary School
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northlake, IL. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Northlake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Northlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Primary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Northlake, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Sd 87?
Besides Whittier Primary School, Berkeley Sd 87 also operates Jefferson Primary School (380 students), Northlake Middle School (378 students), and Macarthur Middle School (357 students). See the Berkeley Sd 87 district page for the complete list.