- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Aeolian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aeolian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062289003499
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aeolian Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #19 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aeolian Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aeolian Elementary ranks #19 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Los Nietos · California
NCES ID 062289003499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Aeolian Elementary shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 062289003499 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 17.7:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Ada S. Nelson Elementary (358 students)
Aeolian Elementary shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aeolian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ada S. Nelson
Ada S. Nelson Elementary
358 students
- Rancho Santa G
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
307 students
- This school
Aeolian Elementary
283 students
- Los Nietos Mid
Los Nietos Middle
262 students
What this shows Aeolian Elementary reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aeolian Elementary compares
Aeolian Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,383
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
White 2.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Aeolian Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Nietos reports $21,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aeolian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada S. Nelson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Nietos Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aeolian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Whittier
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Leffingwell Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Jordan Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Phelan Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aeolian Elementary
How many students attend Aeolian Elementary?
Aeolian Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aeolian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aeolian Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aeolian Elementary?
75.5% of students at Aeolian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aeolian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aeolian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aeolian Elementary?
Aeolian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aeolian Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Aeolian Elementary ranks #19 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Nietos?
Besides Aeolian Elementary, Los Nietos also operates Ada S. Nelson Elementary (358 students), Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary (307 students), and Los Nietos Middle (262 students). See the Los Nietos district page for the complete list.