WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whittier Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 229 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Whittier Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Whittier Elementary School, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic public school serving a predominantly Hispanic community. The school is known for its strong focus on community activism and student advocacy, often serving as a focal point for local educational and social justice initiatives. It provides a foundational K-8 education, emphasizing bilingual programming and culturally responsive curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the 60608 area.
Beyond academics, Whittier Elementary is recognized for its commitment to maintaining an active community presence. The school frequently collaborates with neighborhood organizations to provide extracurricular opportunities and support services for families. Its long-standing history within the Pilsen community has made it a central institution for local residents, reflecting the neighborhood’s strong tradition of civic engagement and educational resilience.
For more information, contact Whittier Elem School at (773) 535-4590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60608-4208
(773) 535-4590
WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 229 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 229
- Teachers:
- 13.91
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 229 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.7%
- White
- 1.3%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.