Enrollment
516
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Jordan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062301003507
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #7 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Elementary ranks #7 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Lowell Joint · California
NCES ID 062301003507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Elementary
Jordan Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Whittier, California, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #463.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lowell Joint spends $12,708 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Whittier's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean View Elementary (668 students): Jordan Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.8:1 vs 26.7:1).
Lowell Joint also operates Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students) and Meadow Green Elementary (470 students) alongside Jordan Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jordan Elementary compares
Jordan Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.9%
White 7.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Jordan Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Joint, which includes Jordan Elementary.
$12,708
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 55.3%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jordan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Portal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macy Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- 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
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
Scott Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jordan Elementary
How many students attend Jordan Elementary?
Jordan Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan Elementary?
44.7% of students at Jordan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Elementary?
Jordan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jordan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Jordan Elementary a good school?
Jordan Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lowell Joint?
Besides Jordan Elementary, Lowell Joint also operates Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students), Meadow Green Elementary (470 students), and El Portal Elementary (469 students). See the Lowell Joint district page for the complete list.
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