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Whitney Elem School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Whitney Elem School

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Whitney Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 559 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 12.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (43.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County. It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. There are 350 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2815 S Komensky Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone	(773) 534-1560
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	559
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43.5
Students per teacher	12.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993001157). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.1 mi Gary Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 8Chicago · 0.4 mi Ortiz De Dominguez Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Chicago · 0.4 mi Little Village Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.4 mi Corkery Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.5 mi Zapata Elem AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.5 mi St Agnes of Bohemia SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.6 mi Multicultural Arts High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whitney Elem School serve?

Whitney Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Whitney Elem School?

Whitney Elem School reported 559 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elem School?

About 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 559 students and 43.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Whitney Elem School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Whitney Elem School in?

Whitney Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Whitney Elem School located?

Whitney Elem School is at 2815 S Komensky Ave, Chicago, IL 60623. The phone number is (773) 534-1560.

How many other schools are near Whitney Elem School?

There are 350 other schools within 5 miles of Whitney Elem School in our directory.