Enrollment
338
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Lydia Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lydia Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064245006940
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lydia Jackson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #21 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lydia Jackson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lydia Jackson Elementary ranks #21 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245006940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lydia Jackson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lydia Jackson Elementary
Lydia Jackson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Whittier, California, enrolling 338 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,465 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Whittier's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean View Elementary (668 students): Lydia Jackson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 26.7:1).
Whittier City Elementary also operates Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students) and Walter F. Dexter Middle (610 students) alongside Lydia Jackson 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 Lydia Jackson Elementary compares
Lydia Jackson 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.4%
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
$15,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 89.1%
Two or More 3.8%
White 3.0%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Lydia Jackson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whittier City Elementary, which includes Lydia Jackson Elementary.
$15,897
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.3%
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 Lydia Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallen L. Andrews Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Phelan Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lydia Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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
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 (~338 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lydia Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Lydia Jackson Elementary?
Lydia Jackson Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lydia Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lydia Jackson Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lydia Jackson Elementary?
68.9% of students at Lydia Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lydia Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lydia Jackson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lydia Jackson Elementary?
Lydia Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Lydia Jackson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Lydia Jackson Elementary ranks #21 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 Lydia Jackson Elementary a good school?
Lydia Jackson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Lydia Jackson Elementary, Whittier City Elementary also operates Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students), Walter F. Dexter Middle (610 students), and Wallen L. Andrews Elementary (542 students). See the Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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