Enrollment
407
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060474000431
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is a mid-sized elementary school in Berkeley, California, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.5% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,024 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #103, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Berkeley Unified spends $21,454 per pupil, 30% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Berkeley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Malcolm X Elementary (469 students): Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 17.4:1).
Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students) and Martin Luther King Middle (851 students) alongside Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier compares
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Two or More 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 9.6%
African American 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley Unified, which includes Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier.
$21,454
Per student
+30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 29.0%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malcolm X Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,218
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Berkeley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Malcolm X Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Ruth Acty Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
Standard public school
393 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 18:1 students per teacher
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
337 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
How many students attend Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berkeley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier?
20.5% of students at Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier rank among elementary schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley on the city page.
Is Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier a good school?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley Unified?
Besides Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier, Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), and Willard Middle (596 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.
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