Whittier Elementary School

1800 Whittier Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 26% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Whittier Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
26%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
40%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
96%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
2%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Whittier Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whittier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
494 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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