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Whittier Elem School

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

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About Whittier Elem School

Whittier Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Chicago, Illinois. Enrollment was 221 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 10.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (21 teachers in all). It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County. Within 5 miles there are 371 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1900 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone	(773) 535-4590
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	221
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21
Students per teacher	10.5
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 170993001159). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.1 mi Ruiz Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.4 mi Cooper Elem Dual Language AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.5 mi Juarez Community Academy HSPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.5 mi Orozco Elem Fine Arts & SciencesPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.5 mi Pickard Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.5 mi St Pius V SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.5 mi St Ann SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier Elem School serve?

Whittier Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Whittier Elem School?

Whittier Elem School reported 221 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 221 students and 21 teachers in federal data.

Is Whittier Elem School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Whittier Elem School in?

Whittier 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 Whittier Elem School located?

Whittier Elem School is at 1900 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60608. The phone number is (773) 535-4590.

How many other schools are near Whittier Elem School?

There are 371 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier Elem School in our directory.