Whittier City Elementary School District

7211 S. Whittier Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602-1123
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 12 public schools serving 5,565 students in Whittier City Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Whittier City Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.17, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
5,565 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
n/a
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

District Rank

This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
40%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of 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)
48%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of 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:

0.17
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,078 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
56%
# Black Students
40 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
176 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
668
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
590
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
599
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
610
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
604
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
595
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
624
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
623
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
652
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 $17,744 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,608 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of 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
$87 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of 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
$17,744
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in 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
$15,608
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in 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 Whittier City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daniel Phelan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7150 S. Cully Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3210
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 S. Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Grades: K-8
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4030 S. Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
West Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6411 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3240
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Christian Sorensen Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6302 S. Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Lydia Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8015 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Katherine Edwards Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6812 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #99.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1010.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10626 E. Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1111.
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11532 E. Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: n/an/a
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Whittier City Elementary School District?
Whittier City Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,565 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier City Elementary School District?
91% of Whittier City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is Whittier City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,608 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 5,565 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 40%
  • : 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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