- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Leffingwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leffingwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061185007696
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leffingwell Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Leffingwell Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leffingwell Elementary ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185007696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Leffingwell Elementary held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061185007696 · Whittier, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 24:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
Leffingwell Elementary held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Leffingwell 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
- This school
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- Scott Avenue E
Scott Avenue Elementary
494 students
What this shows Leffingwell Elementary reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leffingwell Elementary compares
Leffingwell 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.7%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 11.3%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Leffingwell 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 Leffingwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Whittier Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leffingwell 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
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
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leffingwell Elementary
How many students attend Leffingwell Elementary?
Leffingwell Elementary has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leffingwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leffingwell Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leffingwell Elementary?
24.8% of students at Leffingwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leffingwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leffingwell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leffingwell Elementary?
Leffingwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Leffingwell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Leffingwell Elementary ranks #1 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 Leffingwell 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.