East Whittier City Elementary operates 13 public schools serving 7,717 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,442 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,765 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.6% local, 65.5% state, and 11.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $96,407 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #708 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 30.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.1% White, 3.0% Asian across the district's schools.
East Whittier City Elementary school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities
East Whittier City Elementary school enrollment ranges from 378 students (lowest) to 989 students (highest), a spread of 611 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
East Whittier City Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 30.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in East Whittier City Elementary?
East Whittier City Elementary has 13 schools, including 3 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 7,717 students.
How much does East Whittier City Elementary spend per student?
East Whittier City Elementary spends $17,765 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #708 in California.
What is the average teacher salary in East Whittier City Elementary?
The average teacher salary in East Whittier City Elementary is $96,407 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near East Whittier City Elementary?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of East Whittier City Elementary?
East Whittier City Elementary students are 84.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.1% White, 3.0% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for East Whittier City Elementary?
East Whittier City Elementary has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #708 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.