At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
386
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
21%-32.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Whittier Elem School is a public primary in Oak Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 386 students. It is part of the Oak Park ESD 97 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
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictOak Park ESD 97
County17031
CityOak Park
ZIP60302
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172925003067
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment386
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.1%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian19.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native48.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races15.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
14.1%
Black
2.1%
Asian
19.8%
Two+
15.3%
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.