- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064245006943
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Elementary ranks #10 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245006943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mill Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 064245006943 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 26.2:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students)
Mill Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Katherine Edwa
Katherine Edwards Middle
894 students
- Walter F. Dext
Walter F. Dexter Middle
610 students
- Wallen L. Andr
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
542 students
- Daniel Phelan
Daniel Phelan Elementary
507 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary
499 students
- This school 341
Mill Elementary
341 students
What this shows Mill Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Elementary compares
Mill 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$18,539
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
Asian 3.8%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Mill Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whittier City Elementary reports $18,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Edwards Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallen L. Andrews Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Phelan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Elementary
How many students attend Mill Elementary?
Mill Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Elementary?
48.4% of students at Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Elementary?
Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Mill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Elementary ranks #10 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 Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Mill 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.