Whittier Elementary School
Blue Island, IL · Cook County SD 130 · Grades 4 - 5
1,540th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
Whittier Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary School 1,540th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
Whittier Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Whittier Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 153 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.0% | 77.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 16.0% | 13.1% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Whittier Elementary School
Typical home value $204K in zip 60406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Lincoln Elem SchoolCook County SD 130 · 0.6 mi away912th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 56% - 2Paul Revere Intermediate SchoolCook County SD 130 · 1 mi away1,704th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 16% - 4Paul Revere Primary SchoolCook County SD 130 · 1 mi away1,464th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 25% - 3George Washington Elementary SchCook County SD 130 · 1.1 mi away1,561st of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 5Gordon SchoolPosen-Robbins ESD 143-5 · 1.4 mi away1,128th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 2Burr Oak Elem SchoolCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.6 mi away1,889th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 11% - –Burr Oak AcademyCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.6 mi away
- 3Meadow Lane SchoolAtwood Heights SD 125 · 1.7 mi away1,656th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier Elementary School in?
Whittier Elementary School is part of the Cook County SD 130 district in Blue Island, Illinois.
Is Whittier Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary School 1,540th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elementary School?
Hispanic 78%, Black 13%, White 9% (153 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60406 is $204K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.