- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Daniel Phelan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Phelan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064245006946
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Phelan Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Phelan Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Phelan Elementary ranks #6 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245006946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Daniel Phelan Elementary shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 064245006946 · Whittier, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 24.1:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students)
Daniel Phelan Elementary shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Daniel Phelan 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
- This school
Daniel Phelan Elementary
507 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary
499 students
- Christian Sore
Christian Sorensen Elementary
446 students
What this shows Daniel Phelan Elementary reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Phelan Elementary compares
Daniel Phelan 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
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 + 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 96.3%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Daniel Phelan 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 Daniel Phelan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Edwards Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallen L. Andrews Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christian Sorensen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Phelan 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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
Longfellow Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Scott Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 23.5:1 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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Phelan Elementary
How many students attend Daniel Phelan Elementary?
Daniel Phelan Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Phelan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Phelan Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Phelan Elementary?
39.5% of students at Daniel Phelan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Phelan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Phelan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Phelan Elementary?
Daniel Phelan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Daniel Phelan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Phelan Elementary ranks #6 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 Daniel Phelan 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.