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Walt Whitman Elem School

Wheeling, Illinois · Grades PreK to 5 · Wheeling CCSD 21

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About Walt Whitman Elem School

Located in Wheeling, Illinois, Walt Whitman Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 378 students enrolled. With about 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.5 students per teacher. Wheeling CCSD 21 School District runs 12 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Cook County. Families comparing options will find 95 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	133 Wille Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone	(847) 520-2795
School district	Wheeling CCSD 21
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	378
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 174221004238). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Walt Whitman Elem School serve?

Walt Whitman Elem School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Walt Whitman Elem School?

Walt Whitman Elem School reported 378 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Whitman Elem School?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 378 students and 33 teachers in federal data.

Is Walt Whitman Elem School a public or charter school?

Walt Whitman Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Walt Whitman Elem School in?

Walt Whitman Elem School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/wheeling-ccsd-21-school-district/

Where is Walt Whitman Elem School located?

Walt Whitman Elem School is at 133 Wille Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. The phone number is (847) 520-2795.

How many other schools are near Walt Whitman Elem School?

There are 95 other schools within 5 miles of Walt Whitman Elem School in our directory.