East Whittier City Elementary School District

14535 Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605-2130
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

East Whittier City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,780 students in East Whittier City Elementary School District.
Public Schools in East Whittier City Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.29, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
7,780 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
52%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Whittier City Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Whittier City Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
185 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,524 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
56%
# Black Students
64 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
699 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
291 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
841
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
755
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
826
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
808
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
842
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
895
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
934
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
886
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
993
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,567 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Whittier City Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$121 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of East Whittier City Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,467
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Whittier City Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,567
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Whittier City Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Whittier City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murphy Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14359 E. Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #33.
Leffingwell Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10625 S. Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10601 S. Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #66.
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14421 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: #77.
Scott Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14029 E. Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
Orchard Dale Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10625 S. Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1010.
La Colima Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10931 S. Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12915 E. Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Grades: K-5
| 408 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,780 students.
What is the racial composition of students in East Whittier City Elementary School District?
84% of East Whittier City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Whittier City Elementary School District?
East Whittier City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is East Whittier City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,567 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 7,780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 52%
  • : 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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