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Whittier Elem School

PublicRegular
Downers Grove, Illinois · Downers Grove GSD 58
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students307
Student:Teacher17.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo
Whittier Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
307
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
11%-42pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Whittier Elem School is a public primary in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 307 students. It is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictDowners Grove GSD 58
County17043
CityDowners Grove
ZIP60515
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171254001517

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment307
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native81.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races3.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
4.5%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %11%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)