Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leffingwell Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leffingwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leffingwell Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leffingwell Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leffingwell Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leffingwell Elementary School's ranking?
Leffingwell Elementary School is ranked #917 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leffingwell Elementary School often compared to?
Leffingwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leffingwell Elementary School?
549 students attend Leffingwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Leffingwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leffingwell Elementary School?
Leffingwell Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leffingwell Elementary School offer ?
Leffingwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leffingwell Elementary School part of?
Leffingwell Elementary School is part of East Whittier City Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (No School) (Events Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School in 2024 (Events Calendar)
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (No School) (Events Calendar)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Students Dismissed @ 11:40am) (Events Calendar)
June 04, 2025 (Wednesday)
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