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Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School is a public primary school in Downers Grove, IL, serving grades K–6, rated B, with 307 students and a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 75% in English Language Arts, 69% in Math and 66% in Science.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
307
Students per teacher
16.9:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts75%
Math69%
Science66%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White82%
Hispanic11%
Two or more races4%
Asian3%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-6.4%
Prior-year enrollment
328

Homes assigned to this school

1,585 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Whittier Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
536 Hill St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone
(630) 719-5865
Website
dg58.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171254001517
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School district

Downers Grove Grade School District 58

District rating
A-
Schools
13
Students
4,811
Spending per student
$18,955
Teachers (FTE)
333
Grades
PK–08
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Common questions

About Whittier Elementary School

How is Whittier Elementary School rated?

Whittier Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is rated A- overall.

How do students at Whittier Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Whittier Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 75% in English Language Arts, 69% in Math and 66% in Science.

What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School serves grades K–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

307 students attend Whittier Elementary School, down from 328 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Whittier Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,585 residential properties to Whittier Elementary School in and around Downers Grove. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Whittier Elementary School in?

Whittier Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58, which reports 13 schools, 4,811 students and $18,955 of spending per student.