Whittier Elem School
School Overview
Whittier Elem School is a public school located in Oak Park, Illinois. It is a school in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 425 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 425 students are attending Whittier Elem School. By gender, there are 219 and 206 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Whittier Elem School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 44 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 44 | 20 | 24 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Whittier Elem School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,603 Households |
| Population | 51,711 |
| Male | 24,760 |
| Female | 27,473 |
| Child Population | 15,782 |
| Total Housing Units | 23,193 Units |
| Average House Value | $387,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,175 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $94,646 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.88% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Oak Park Esd 97
In Oak Park Esd 97, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in OAK PARK, Illinois
7 private schools are serving students in OAK PARK, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.