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Whittier Elem School

Waukegan, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · Waukegan CUSD 60

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About Whittier Elem School

Located in Waukegan, Illinois, Whittier Elem School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 438 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Waukegan. With about 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Families comparing options will find 45 other schools within 5 miles. Waukegan CUSD 60 School District runs 21 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	901 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone	(224) 303-1900
School district	Waukegan CUSD 60
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	438
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37
Students per teacher	11.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Lake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 174125005947). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Edith M Smith Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Waukegan · 0.2 mi Hyde Park Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Waukegan · 0.5 mi Glenwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Waukegan · 0.5 mi Lions Math and Science Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 8Waukegan · 0.6 mi LEARN John Kathy Schreiber ChrtrCharter · Grades K to 8Waukegan · 0.6 mi Glen Flora Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Waukegan · 0.7 mi Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Waukegan · 0.8 mi Clearview Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Waukegan · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier Elem School serve?

Whittier Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Whittier Elem School?

Whittier Elem School reported 438 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 438 students and 37 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 Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/waukegan-cusd-60-school-district/

Where is Whittier Elem School located?

Whittier Elem School is at 901 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085. The phone number is (224) 303-1900.

How many other schools are near Whittier Elem School?

There are 45 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier Elem School in our directory.