D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Whittier Primary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1619 W Fredonia Ave, Peoria, IL 61606
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 5% proficient · 21st percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
334
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 30th percentile, math 11th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency5% (−17 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White10%—reading -27 pts7th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income17%5%reading -14 pts, math -24 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1619 W Fredonia Ave
City Peoria
ZIP Code 61606
District 1731230
NCES School ID 173123003293
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61606

Understanding the community around Whittier Primary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,311
Per Capita Income $28,936
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,600
Median Rent $895
Owner-Occupied 42.7%
Renter-Occupied 57.3%
View full data for ZIP 61606 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whittier Primary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 42.2%
White 26.7%
Hispanic/Latino 18.9%
Two or More Races 11.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 334
Teachers (FTE) 21.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has 334 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Whittier Primary School serve?
Whittier Primary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whittier Primary School receive per student?
Whittier Primary School receives $19,209 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whittier Primary School in 61606 ▼
Avg Home Value
$122,127
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,359
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
57.3%

Other Schools in 61606

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026