1010 S. Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
635 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School is 0.26, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
46%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
57%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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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?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School?

635 students attend Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School?

Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School offer ?

Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School part of?

Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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