- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Christian Sorensen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christian Sorensen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064245006947
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christian Sorensen Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Christian Sorensen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christian Sorensen Elementary ranks #14 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245006947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Christian Sorensen Elementary shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
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).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 064245006947 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 23.5:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students)
Christian Sorensen Elementary shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christian Sorensen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Katherine Edwa
Katherine Edwards Middle
894 students
- Walter F. Dext
Walter F. Dexter Middle
610 students
- Wallen L. Andr
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
542 students
- Daniel Phelan
Daniel Phelan Elementary
507 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary
499 students
- This school
Christian Sorensen Elementary
446 students
What this shows Christian Sorensen Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christian Sorensen Elementary compares
Christian Sorensen 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$18,539
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
White 2.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Christian Sorensen Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whittier City Elementary reports $18,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christian Sorensen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Edwards Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallen L. Andrews Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Phelan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christian Sorensen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christian Sorensen Elementary
How many students attend Christian Sorensen Elementary?
Christian Sorensen Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian Sorensen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian Sorensen Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christian Sorensen Elementary?
57.8% of students at Christian Sorensen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christian Sorensen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christian Sorensen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christian Sorensen Elementary?
Christian Sorensen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Christian Sorensen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Christian Sorensen Elementary ranks #14 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 Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Christian Sorensen Elementary, Whittier City Elementary also operates Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students), Walter F. Dexter Middle (610 students), and Wallen L. Andrews Elementary (542 students). See the Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.