- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Howard J. Mckibben Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063756006357
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #26 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard J. Mckibben Elementary ranks #26 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: South Whittier Elementary · California
NCES ID 063756006357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063756006357 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 25.3:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard L. Graves Middle (484 students)
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard L. Gra
Richard L. Graves Middle
484 students
- Los Altos Elem
Los Altos Elementary
457 students
- This school
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
430 students
- Loma Vista Ele
Loma Vista Elementary
379 students
- Carmela Elemen
Carmela Elementary
317 students
- Lake Marie Ele 186
Lake Marie Elementary
186 students
What this shows Howard J. Mckibben Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard J. Mckibben Elementary compares
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$22,722
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Howard J. Mckibben Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Whittier Elementary reports $22,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard J. Mckibben Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard L. Graves Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Altos Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmela Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Marie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard J. Mckibben Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
How many students attend Howard J. Mckibben Elementary?
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard J. Mckibben Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard J. Mckibben Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard J. Mckibben Elementary?
69.7% of students at Howard J. Mckibben Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard J. Mckibben Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Howard J. Mckibben Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard J. Mckibben Elementary?
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Howard J. Mckibben Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard J. Mckibben Elementary ranks #26 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 South Whittier Elementary?
Besides Howard J. Mckibben Elementary, South Whittier Elementary also operates Richard L. Graves Middle (484 students), Los Altos Elementary (457 students), and Loma Vista Elementary (379 students). See the South Whittier Elementary district page for the complete list.