- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Ceres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ceres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061185001311
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ceres Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ceres Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ceres Elementary ranks #4 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Ceres Elementary grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 061185001311 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 25.9:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
Ceres Elementary grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ceres Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Middle
Granada Middle
989 students
- East Whittier
East Whittier Middle
985 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
668 students
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
643 students
- Leffingwell El
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- This school
Ceres Elementary
492 students
What this shows Ceres Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ceres Elementary compares
Ceres Elementary is a growing 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$17,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
White 5.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Ceres Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Whittier City Elementary reports $17,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ceres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Whittier Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ceres Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ceres Elementary
How many students attend Ceres Elementary?
Ceres Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ceres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ceres Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ceres Elementary?
55.2% of students at Ceres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ceres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ceres Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ceres Elementary?
Ceres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Ceres Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Ceres Elementary ranks #4 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 East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Ceres Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), East Whittier Middle (985 students), and Ocean View Elementary (668 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.