Whittier Elem School

Whittier Elementary School serves 311 students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth in Downers Grove, Illinois. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1, allowing for reasonably sized classes and individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranking #855 out of 3,819 elementary schools across Illinois, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 9.0 out of 10, Whittier shows particular strength in its educational programs. In English Language Arts and reading, 52% of students perform at proficient levels or above across all grade levels. Located on Hill Street, Whittier serves families in the 60515 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $116,601 and the median home value reaches $437,300.

The community is highly educated, with 61% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 5.0%. This well-educated, affluent community of nearly 30,000 residents provides a supportive environment for student learning. Whittier Elementary operates as a regular public school in this thriving small city setting within DuPage County, benefiting from the stability and resources of an established suburban community.