Whittier Elem School

1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608

www.cps.edu

221 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, is a historic public school serving a predominantly Hispanic community. The school is known for its strong focus on community activism and student advocacy, often serving as a focal point for local educational and social justice initiatives. It provides a foundational K-8 education, emphasizing bilingual programming and culturally responsive curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the 60608 area.

Beyond academics, Whittier Elementary is recognized for its commitment to maintaining an active community presence. The school frequently collaborates with neighborhood organizations to provide extracurricular opportunities and support services for families. Its long-standing history within the Pilsen community has made it a central institution for local residents, reflecting the neighborhood’s strong tradition of civic engagement and educational resilience.

221

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	207
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
207 (93.7%)
White
7 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.9%)

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)535-4590
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 19

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	19
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	48.4%
Male	114	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)