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Whittier Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
901 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 · (224) 303-1900 · Part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Students
438
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Whittier Elem School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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901 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten69
Grade 168
Grade 275
Grade 377
Grade 482
Grade 567
Enrollment over time
456’20
454’21
427’22
416’23
438’24
Down 3.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 86%Black 9%Two or more races 3%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.