Whitney Elem School

www.cps.edu

559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whitney Elementary School, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a vital educational hub for its predominantly Hispanic community. Operating within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 8. Its mission is centered on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and collaborative learning environments.

Beyond its academic offerings, Whitney Elementary plays a significant role in the local community by acting as a support system for neighborhood families. The school works to cultivate an inclusive culture that values the diverse backgrounds of its student body while addressing the specific challenges often faced by urban public schools. By maintaining partnerships with local organizations and encouraging parent involvement, the school aims to create a safe, supportive space that encourages student engagement, attendance, and long-term educational success.

559

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitney Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	549
Asian	1

Hispanic
549 (98.2%)
White
9 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-1560
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 26

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 70

Grade 11 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitney Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	70
Grade 11	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitney Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	51.2%
Male	273	48.8%

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