How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Orange County Department of Education | South Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Costa Mesa, California | Whittier, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,323 | 2,317 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 22.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Orange County Department of Education | South Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $22,722 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.3% | 14.8% |
| State Revenue | 29.5% | 59.9% |
| Local Revenue | 60.2% | 25.3% |
Orange County Department of Education
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South Whittier Elementary
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Orange County Department of Education | South Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| African American | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.6% | 94.2% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 0.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.5% | 77.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Orange County Department of Education | South Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 278.3:1 | 283:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.6% | 32.8% |
School Types
Orange County Department of Education
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
South Whittier Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.