- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whittier, CA
East Whittier Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Whittier Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061185001312
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Whittier Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Whittier Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Whittier Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
East Whittier Middle held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061185001312 · Whittier, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 21.9:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
East Whittier Middle held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
East Whittier Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Middle
Granada Middle
989 students
- This school
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
- Scott Avenue E
Scott Avenue Elementary
494 students
What this shows East Whittier Middle reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Whittier Middle compares
East Whittier Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.0%
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 + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 88.1%
White 8.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, East Whittier Middle 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 East Whittier Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Whittier Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Whittier
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granada Middle
Standard public school
989 students 21:1 students per teacher
Katherine Edwards Middle
Standard public school
894 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Standard public school
687 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Hillview Middle
Standard public school
643 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Standard public school
610 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Richard L. Graves Middle
Standard public school
484 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Whittier Middle
How many students attend East Whittier Middle?
East Whittier Middle has 985 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,051 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Whittier Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Whittier Middle is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Whittier Middle?
49.3% of students at East Whittier Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Whittier Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Whittier Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Whittier Middle?
East Whittier Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 East Whittier Middle rank among middle schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, East Whittier Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides East Whittier Middle, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), Ocean View Elementary (668 students), and Hillview Middle (643 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.