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#571 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 15% in state

Frank C Whiteley Elem School

Elementary School · Palatine Ccsd 15 · Hoffman Estates, IL

A Palatine Ccsd 15 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4335 Haman Ave, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$19,671
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Frank C Whiteley Elem School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frank C Whiteley Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoffman Estates), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$149,992

Median home value

$413,500

Median rent

$2,852/mo

College educated

58.9%

Homeownership

90.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60192; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori Academy of North HoffmanPrivate · tuition8.9privatePK–120.4 mi90Compare →
Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–60.8 mi394Compare →
Marion Jordan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–61.6 mi483Compare →
Hunting Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–61.8 mi724Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Palatine Ccsd 15

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#4 of 19
District spending per student
$19,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frank C Whiteley Elem School is listed in Palatine CCSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank C Whiteley Elem School

Frank C Whiteley Elem School is a public elementary school in Hoffman Estates, IL, part of Palatine Ccsd 15, serving approximately 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank C Whiteley Elem School

What grades does Frank C Whiteley Elem School serve?

Frank C Whiteley Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Frank C Whiteley Elem School?

Frank C Whiteley Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank C Whiteley Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank C Whiteley Elem School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank C Whiteley Elem School rank in IL?

Frank C Whiteley Elem School ranks #571 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Frank C Whiteley Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank C Whiteley Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frank C Whiteley Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank C Whiteley Elem School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Frank C Whiteley Elem School a charter school?

No, Frank C Whiteley Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frank C Whiteley Elem School a Title I school?

No, Frank C Whiteley Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank C Whiteley Elem School?

20.7% of students at Frank C Whiteley Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
564
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 60192)
16,662
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60192; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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