Walt Whitman Elem School

www.ccsd21.org

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walt Whitman Elementary School is a public school located in Wheeling, Illinois, serving students in grades K–5. As part of Wheeling School District 21, the school is situated in a diverse community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation. The campus at 133 Wille Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum to support the development of the "whole child."

The school is known for fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes collaboration between staff, students, and families. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, Walt Whitman utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student body, including English Language Learners and students requiring specialized support. Through its dedicated faculty and community engagement efforts, the school strives to create a supportive, equitable, and rigorous learning atmosphere for all its students.

378

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walt Whitman Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	289
Black	14
Asian	14
Two or More	11

Hispanic
289 (76.5%)
White
50 (13.2%)
Black
14 (3.7%)
Asian
14 (3.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)

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:	Wheeling CCSD 21
Phone:	(847)520-2795
Website:	http://www.ccsd21.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 40

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 53

Grade 7 1