Lydia Jackson Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lydia Jackson Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Lydia Jackson Elementary School is 0.24, 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)35-39%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
87%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
5%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lydia Jackson Elementary School?
415 students attend Lydia Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lydia Jackson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lydia Jackson Elementary School?
Lydia Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lydia Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lydia Jackson Elementary School part of?
Lydia Jackson Elementary School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
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