Walt Whitman Elem School
Wheeling, IL · Wheeling CCSD 21 · Grades PK - 5
1,806th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
Walt Whitman Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walt Whitman Elem School 1,806th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
Walt Whitman Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Walt Whitman Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 409 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.1% | 76.3% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 11.3% | 12.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Walt Whitman Elem School
Typical home value $314K in zip 60090 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walt Whitman Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Mark Twain Elem SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 1.2 mi away1,757th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 20% - 2Eugene Field Elem SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 1.8 mi away1,715th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 21% - –Hickory Point Elem SchoolNorthbrook ESD 27 · 2.1 mi away
- 6Booth Tarkington Elem SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 2.2 mi away1,021st of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 47% - 9Earl Pritchett SchoolAptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 · 2.4 mi away248th of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 68% - 3Robert Frost Elem SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 2.6 mi away1,566th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 30% - 8Anne Sullivan Elem SchoolProspect Heights SD 23 · 2.7 mi away531st of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 54% - 10South Park Elem SchoolDeerfield SD 109 · 2.8 mi away43rd of 2,105
ELA 86% · Math 83%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walt Whitman Elem School in?
Walt Whitman Elem School is part of the Wheeling CCSD 21 district in Wheeling, Illinois.
Is Walt Whitman Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walt Whitman Elem School 1,806th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walt Whitman Elem School?
Hispanic 76%, White 13%, Asian 5%, Black 4% (409 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walt Whitman Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60090 is $314K 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.