Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
536 Hill St,  Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove Grade School District No. 58
4.3
320 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Krugman
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.6%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
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Student Diversity

Male
57.7%
Female
42.3%
White
85%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/26/2023
Whittier Elementary has been wonderful for my children. The teachers are hardworking, bright, and kind. Some teachers even go way above and beyond expectations when it comes to communication and individual student growth. I feel the staff members truly care about our children. The parents/families a...
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4.0 parent
8/31/2022
I cannot fault the staff at this school. For the most part, they are dedicated individuals who work hard for the students, taking a personal interest in their academic progress and general well being. My child is happy at school and communication from the teachers has been great whenever something n...
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5.0 parent
8/27/2019
Outstanding learning environment which is what this community needs and other schools in the area should emulate their values and goals.
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5.0 other
4/26/2018
My three are now preparing to graduate from high school (in Downers Grove!), and our experience at Whittier was outstanding. Small school, not fancy, big heart, focused on preparing kids academically. Anyone who wants to be part of the school is welcome to do so. In my experience, leaders intervened...
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