- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Los Altos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Altos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063756006360
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Altos Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #27 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Altos Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Altos Elementary ranks #27 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: South Whittier Elementary · California
NCES ID 063756006360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Los Altos Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063756006360 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 21.8:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard L. Graves Middle (484 students)
Los Altos Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Altos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard L. Gra
Richard L. Graves Middle
484 students
- This school
Los Altos Elementary
457 students
- Howard J. Mcki
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 Los Altos Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Altos Elementary compares
Los Altos 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.8%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 |
| Howard J. Mckibben Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmela Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Marie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Altos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Altos Elementary
How many students attend Los Altos Elementary?
Los Altos Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Altos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Altos Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Altos Elementary?
80.7% of students at Los Altos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Altos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Altos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Altos Elementary?
Los Altos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Los Altos Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Altos Elementary ranks #27 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 Los Altos Elementary, South Whittier Elementary also operates Richard L. Graves Middle (484 students), Howard J. Mckibben Elementary (430 students), and Loma Vista Elementary (379 students). See the South Whittier Elementary district page for the complete list.