WHITTIER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Whittier Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Peoria SD 150 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 308 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 21 teachers, Whittier Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Primary School, located at 1619 W Fredonia Ave in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within Peoria Public Schools District 150. The school is situated in the West Bluff area of Peoria and is committed to providing a structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. As a primary school, it focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle and upper-level education.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving a diverse student population and working to foster a supportive atmosphere for families in the Peoria area. Like many schools in District 150, Whittier emphasizes consistent academic growth and character development through its daily programming. By balancing rigorous instructional standards with extracurricular opportunities and community engagement, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to reach their academic potential in a nurturing environment.

For more information, contact Whittier Primary School at (309) 672-6569 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.