Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Frank C Whiteley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank C Whiteley Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
47%
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank C Whiteley Elementary School's ranking?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Frank C Whiteley Elementary School often compared to?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Frank C Whiteley Elementary School?
521 students attend Frank C Whiteley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Frank C Whiteley Elementary School students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank C Whiteley Elementary School?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frank C Whiteley Elementary School offer ?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Frank C Whiteley Elementary School part of?
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School (Grades 1-7)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School (Grades K-8 & Early Childhood)
September 05, 2024 (Thursday)
No School | Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School | Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School | Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
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