- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Jordan Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 062301003507 · Whittier, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 25.8:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students)
Jordan Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jordan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho-Starbuc
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
687 students
- This school
Jordan Elementary
516 students
- Meadow Green E
Meadow Green Elementary
470 students
- El Portal Elem
El Portal Elementary
469 students
- Olita Elementa
Olita Elementary
425 students
- Macy Elementar
Macy Elementary
413 students
What this shows Jordan Elementary reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Elementary compares
Jordan Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Lowell Joint reports $14,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~516 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.