Whittier Primary School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Whittier Primary School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Whittier Primary School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 456 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-4
- Ranks 1745th out of 2,453 elementary schools in IL.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2005
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1619 W Fredonia Ave, Peoria, IL 61606
- Principal or Admin: Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Peoria School District 150
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,811
- Graduation Rate: 65.9%
- Dropout Rate: 6.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.4
- Enrolled Students: 13,853
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 456
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 259 (56.8%)
- Females: 193 (42.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 45 (9.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 274 (60.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 319 (70.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Black | 243 | 53.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.4% |
| White | 192 | 42.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 16.4% |
| 1st Grade | 93 | 20.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 91 | 20.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 82 | 18.0% |
| 4th Grade | 81 | 17.8% |
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.3%
District:
92.4%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Whittier Primary School!
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Roosevelt Magnet School PK-8 | 685 Students | 0.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Valeska Hinton Early Child Education Center School PK-1 | 387 Students | 0.7 miles away |  5 out of 5 | - |
| Calvin Coolidge Middle School 5-8 | 266 Students | 0.9 miles away |  2 out of 5 | |
| Franklin-Edison Primary School PK-5 | 498 Students | 0.9 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Primary School PK-6 | 443 Students | 1.6 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| Irving Primary School PK-5 | 409 Students | 1.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Sterling Middle School 5-8 | 362 Students | 1.7 miles away |  1 out of 5 | |
| Garfield Primary School KG-4 | 402 Students | 1.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Trewyn Middle School 5-8 | 445 Students | 1.9 miles away |  3.5 out of 5 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Primary School PK-4 | 426 Students | 2.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Whittier Primary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Exciting School Lunch Ideas
Earlier this week I had reason to drop by my grandsons’ school at lunch time. While waiting for the...
Earlier this week I had reason to drop by my grandsons’ school at lunch time. While waiting for the...
Parent-Teacher Conference Dos and Don'ts
Finals are over and done, and grades have arrived. Now comes the dreaded time to discuss the...
Finals are over and done, and grades have arrived. Now comes the dreaded time to discuss the...
Special Needs Education: Your Child, Your Rights
Many children today have special needs that make it difficult for them to learn. It’s imperative...
Many children today have special needs that make it difficult for them to learn. It’s imperative...