What grades does Walt Whitman Elem School serve?

As a Primary school, Walt Whitman Elem School serves students in Wheeling, IL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Walt Whitman Elem School located?

You can find Walt Whitman Elem School in Wheeling, IL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Whitman Elem School?

At Walt Whitman Elem School, there are approximately 12.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Wheeling, IL?

Walt Whitman Elem School is among the schools serving Wheeling, IL. The school is part of the local school system.

ILPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Walt Whitman Elem School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling CCSD 21

Wheeling, IL 60090

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

409

Student:Teacher

12.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Wheeling CCSD 21

Phone

(847)520-2795

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

6-9%

Math Proficiency

6-9%

Chronic Absenteeism

7.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

8 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9:1

Better than average in IL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

350

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,330

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,189

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$29,207

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 26%Local 65%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.2%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

12.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,005

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

873

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

259 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

167 (19%)

Autism

142 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

111 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

33 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

5 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

378

Current enrollment

Declining(-18% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Whitman Elem School

Walt Whitman Elem School currently enrolls 409 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.

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