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El Sierra Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School

Should you attend El Sierra Elementary School or Whittier Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
El Sierra Elementary School
6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Whittier Elementary School
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, El Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
280 students
311 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Sierra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whittier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Sierra Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whittier Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Sierra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whittier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Sierra Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

40-44%
(Top 1% in IL)(18-19 School Year Data)
65-69%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Sierra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Sierra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in IL)
70-79%
(Top 10% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of El Sierra Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whittier Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
9
Kindergarten Students
36
41
Grade 1 Students
45
37
Grade 2 Students
43
44
Grade 3 Students
44
46
Grade 4 Students
34
40
Grade 5 Students
38
48
Grade 6 Students
23
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at El Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
60%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Sierra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Sierra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Sierra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
(11-12 School Year Data)
3%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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