Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
71 E 152nd St,  Harvey, IL
Harvey School District No. 152
4.0
274 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Roxie Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Black
70.9%
Hispanic
20.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/7/2022
Fantastic teachers and staff. Very high-quality education.
5.0 parent
8/18/2019
Bad with President of the school over see the rules
1.0 other
10/19/2018
HORRIBLE. I feel so bad for the staff and the teachers having to be under Mrs. Thomas.
5.0 parent
12/13/2015
The staff are good at assessing the needs of the kids and the community. They challenge the kids and try to teach responsibility and respect. My daughter is very bright and a high acheiver and they really praise and uplift students for their hardwork.

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Whittier Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Harvey, IL, in the Harvey neighborhood, and is served by the Harvey School District No. 152 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 274 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Whittier Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $129,448. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenwood Academy, Chicago Collegiate Charter School, Morgan Park Academy, and more. Learn more about what Harvey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whittier Elementary School.

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