C−
Whitney Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2815 S Komensky Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 534-1560 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
559
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Whitney Elem School
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 25.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency6%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 30.7%
Location
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2815 S Komensky Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K26
Kindergarten59
Grade 151
Grade 265
Grade 355
Grade 452
Grade 560
Grade 653
Grade 767
Grade 870
Grade 111
Enrollment over time
751’20
696’21
598’22
614’23
559’24
Down 25.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 98%White 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.