Whittier Elem School
#419 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#15081 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier Elem School
Whittier Elem School is a public elementary located in Wheaton, in the CUSD 200 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 433 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 419th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 433.
There are 17 schools in Wheaton; Whittier Elem School ranks 10th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whittier Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whittier Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edison Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students · 471 m away
Lincoln Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students · 1.1 km away
Longfellow Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 1.2 km away
Franklin Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students · 1.4 km away
Lowell Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students · 1.5 km away
Emerson Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students · 1.5 km away
Madison Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 1.9 km away
Monroe Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students · 2.2 km away
Hawthorne Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students · 2.4 km away
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Wheaton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
302 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Eastland Elementary School
Shannon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
433 students
Wentworth Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Field Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
North Side Primary Center
Herrin · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
433 students
Laraway School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier Elem School a good school?
Whittier Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #419 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Whittier Elem School ranks #419 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #15081 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier Elem School?
Whittier Elem School had 433 students in 2025.
Is Whittier Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Whittier Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whittier Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittier Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.