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Whittier Elem School

Downers Grove, Illinois · Grades PreK to 6 · Downers Grove GSD 58

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About Whittier Elem School

Whittier Elem School is a public school in Downers Grove, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 307 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Downers Grove. There are about 17 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (18.1 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a small city, in DuPage County. There are 91 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 13 schools in Downers Grove GSD 58 School District.

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School facts

Address	536 Hill St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone	(630) 719-5865
School district	Downers Grove GSD 58
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	307
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18.1
Students per teacher	17
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, DuPage County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171254001517). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Downers Grove Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 8Downers Grove · 0.5 mi St Mary of Gostyn Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Downers Grove · 0.6 mi St JosephPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Downers Grove · 0.8 mi Lester Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Downers Grove · 0.8 mi O Neill Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Downers Grove · 0.9 mi Fairmount Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Downers Grove · 1 mi Avery Coonley SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Downers Grove · 1.1 mi Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SPublic · Grades 9 to 12Downers Grove · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier Elem School serve?

Whittier Elem School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Whittier Elem School?

Whittier Elem School reported 307 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 17 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 307 students and 18.1 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 Downers Grove GSD 58 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/downers-grove-gsd-58-school-district/

Where is Whittier Elem School located?

Whittier Elem School is at 536 Hill St, Downers Grove, IL 60515. The phone number is (630) 719-5865.

How many other schools are near Whittier Elem School?

There are 91 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier Elem School in our directory.