- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
La Colima Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Colima Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061185001316
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Colima Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Colima Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Colima Elementary ranks #12 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
La Colima Elementary grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 061185001316 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 22.2:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
La Colima Elementary grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Colima Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Middle
Granada Middle
989 students
- East Whittier
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
- This school 378
La Colima Elementary
378 students
What this shows La Colima Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Colima Elementary compares
La Colima 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.5%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, La Colima Elementary 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 La Colima Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Whittier Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Colima Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Colima Elementary
How many students attend La Colima Elementary?
La Colima Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Colima Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Colima Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Colima Elementary?
62.5% of students at La Colima Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Colima Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Colima Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Colima Elementary?
La Colima Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 La Colima Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, La Colima Elementary ranks #12 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 East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides La Colima Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), East Whittier Middle (985 students), and Ocean View Elementary (668 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.