Lydia Jackson Elementary School

8015 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lydia Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 396 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lydia Jackson Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lydia Jackson Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
35-39%
40%
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(18-19)
45-49%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lydia Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Lydia Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
396 students attend Lydia Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lydia Jackson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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.

School Calendar

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SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL/ DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA NO HAY ESCUELA (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL/ DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA NO HAY ESCUELA (Events)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL/ DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA NO HAY ESCUELA (Events)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL/ DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA NO HAY ESCUELA (Events)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL/ DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA NO HAY ESCUELA (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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