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School Comparison

Robert Frost Elem School
vs.
Walt Whitman Elem School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Robert Frost Elem School
Walt Whitman Elem School
  • Robert Frost Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than Walt Whitman Elem School (172 vs. 126).
  • Robert Frost Elem School reported a higher gifted & talented than Walt Whitman Elem School (27 vs. 8).
  • Walt Whitman Elem School reported a higher students per counselor than Robert Frost Elem School (198:1 vs. 181.8:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Robert Frost Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than Walt Whitman Elem School (172 vs. 126).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Robert Frost Elem School reported a higher gifted & talented than Walt Whitman Elem School (27 vs. 8).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Walt Whitman Elem School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Robert Frost Elem School (12 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Walt Whitman Elem School reported a higher students per counselor than Robert Frost Elem School (198:1 vs. 181.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Robert Frost Elem School
$23,330.44
Walt Whitman Elem School
$23,330.44
Local revenue share
Robert Frost Elem School
65.1%
Walt Whitman Elem School
65.1%
State revenue share
Robert Frost Elem School
26%
Walt Whitman Elem School
26%
Federal revenue share
Robert Frost Elem School
8.9%
Walt Whitman Elem School
8.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Robert Frost Elem School
28.2%
Walt Whitman Elem School
28.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cook County
$81,797
Cook County
$81,797
Poverty rate
Cook County
13.3%
Cook County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cook County
42%
Cook County
42%
Unemployment rate
Cook County
5.4%
Cook County
5.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.