IllinoisSchoolsWhittier Primary School

Whittier Primary School

PublicRegularGrades 04
Peoria, Illinois · Peoria SD 150
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students366
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
366
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+26.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Whittier Primary School is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in Peoria, Illinois. The school enrolls 366 students. It is part of the Peoria SD 150 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

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictPeoria SD 150
County17143
CityPeoria
ZIP61606
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173123003293

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment366
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino10.9%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian56.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native22.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.9%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
0.4%
Asian
56.5%
Two+
9.1%
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 %80%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)