Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James A. Whitaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A. Whitaker Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James A. Whitaker Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James A. Whitaker Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Whitaker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend James A. Whitaker Elementary School?
583 students attend James A. Whitaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of James A. Whitaker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Whitaker Elementary School?
James A. Whitaker Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James A. Whitaker Elementary School offer ?
James A. Whitaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James A. Whitaker Elementary School part of?
James A. Whitaker Elementary School is part of Buena Park Elementary School District.
School Reviews
2 6/21/2022
this school is safe and nice location teachers are nice and friendly principal so kind I am so happy to choose this school for my kid.
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