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Whittier Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 4–5
Blue Island, Illinois · Cook County SD 130
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students150
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
Whittier
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
150
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
81%+27.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Whittier Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 4–5 in Blue Island, Illinois. The school enrolls 150 students. It is part of the Cook County SD 130 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.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictCook County SD 130
County17031
CityBlue Island
ZIP60406
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170651000338

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment150
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino77.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
77.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
12.8%
Two+
0.0%
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 %81%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)