Whittier Elem School

(224)303-1900

schools.wps60.org/whittier

438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School, located at 901 N. Lewis Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, is a public school serving the diverse student population of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. The school provides foundational education for students in the early grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a larger urban school district, Whittier is committed to supporting its students through inclusive instruction and community-focused engagement.

The school environment at Whittier is centered on preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for its neighborhood families. By emphasizing equitable access to resources and a structured curriculum, the faculty and staff work to address the unique learning needs of their student body. Whittier Elementary serves as a local pillar in Waukegan, striving to create a safe and productive educational experience that promotes both individual achievement and community pride.

438

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	376
Black	40
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
376 (85.8%)
Black
40 (9.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.2%)
White
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Waukegan CUSD 60
Phone:	(224)303-1900
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/whittier
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 67