Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
218 W Park Ave,  Wheaton, IL
Community Unit School District No. 200
5.0
5.0
407 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Christopher Silagi
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
79.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
4.1%
Two or more races
3.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
3/30/2019
Good academics, but the boys bathroom needs some work. There are a few bullies, but overall most kids are nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/12/2019
Had four children attend Whittier over a span of 14 years & this elementary school is by far the best out of the schools they've attended. They had excellent teachers, appropriate levels of homework, discipline, activities, etc. The parents are involved without controlling. Overall an excellent 6 ye...
5.0 parent
12/24/2007

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Whittier Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Wheaton, IL and is served by the Community Unit School District No. 200 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 407 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Whittier Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $557,998. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenbard West High School, Wheaton North High School, Clapham School, and more. Learn more about what Wheaton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whittier Elementary School.

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