Daniel Phelan Elementary School
Tel:
(562) 789-3210
Daniel Phelan Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Daniel Phelan Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Daniel Phelan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Daniel Phelan Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 550 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Daniel Phelan Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Daniel Phelan Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1069 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whittier City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Daniel Phelan Elementary School is Pioneer High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Katherine Edwards Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Katherine Edwards Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 760 students
0.2 miles
6812 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115 0.2 6-8 760 - Whittier West Whittier Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 348 students
0.5 miles
6411 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3240 0.5 K-5 348 - Whittier Ada S. Nelson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 409 students
0.7 miles
8140 S. Vicki Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615 0.7 K-6 409 - Whittier Christian Sorensen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 480 students
0.7 miles
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220 0.7 K-5 480 - Whittier Pioneer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,303 student
0.7 miles
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121 0.7 9-12 1,303
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