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Whittier, California - 13 schools
An equity score of 49/100 ranks East Whittier City Elementary #781 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $15,029 per pupil, East Whittier City Elementary ranks #968 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
7,717
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$15,029
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
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, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Los Angeles County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,029 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.6% local, 65.5% state, and 11.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 49/100, ranked #781 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Murphy Ranch Elementary, with a diversity index of 47.4/100.
Its largest campus is Granada Middle, enrolling 989 students (13% of the district's total enrollment).
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.
Comparisons are relative to East Whittier City Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.
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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 $15,029 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #781 in California.
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 49/100, ranking #781 out of 1517 districts in California.