Whittier Elem School

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in the village of Oak Park, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement, academic excellence, and inclusive education. Its location in a historic neighborhood fosters a close-knit atmosphere where parents and faculty work collaboratively to support student growth in both core academic subjects and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Whittier is recognized for its commitment to diversity and its efforts to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school often incorporates arts, technology, and extracurricular activities to engage its diverse student body. By focusing on fostering a supportive environment and maintaining high expectations, Whittier Elementary continues to be a central pillar of the Oak Park community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

395

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	45
Black	71
Asian	10
Two or More	81

White
185 (47.2 %)
Two or More
81 (20.7 %)
Black
71 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
45 (11.5 %)
Asian
10 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oak Park ESD 97
Phone:	(708)524-3115
Website:	http://op97.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 1