Whittier Primary School

www.berkeley87.org

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Whittier Primary School is a public school located in Northlake, Illinois, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As a primary school, it focuses on building a strong educational foundation for young learners, typically catering to children in grades PK through 2. The school is part of School District 87, a district committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Situated on Whitehall Avenue, the school serves as a central pillar for the local Northlake community. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and early literacy and numeracy skills. With a focus on preparing students for their transition to intermediate education, Whittier Primary emphasizes classroom engagement, collaborative learning, and the essential partnership between teachers, students, and families to ensure long-term academic success.

368

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	343
Black	5
Asian	1

Hispanic
343 (93.2%)
White
19 (5.2%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Berkeley SD 87
Phone:	(708)449-3175
Website:	http://www.berkeley87.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 51

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 124