- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Ocean View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061185001320
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean View Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #3 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean View Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View Elementary ranks #3 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ocean View Elementary held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 061185001320 · Whittier, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 26.7:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
Ocean View Elementary held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ocean View 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
- This school
Ocean View Elementary
668 students
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
643 students
- Leffingwell El
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- Scott Avenue E
Scott Avenue Elementary
494 students
What this shows Ocean View Elementary reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean View Elementary compares
Ocean View 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$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 82.9%
White 11.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Ocean View 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 Ocean View 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 |
| Hillview Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean View 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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean View Elementary
How many students attend Ocean View Elementary?
Ocean View Elementary has 668 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean View Elementary?
28.3% of students at Ocean View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean View Elementary?
Ocean View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ocean View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View Elementary ranks #3 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 Ocean View Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), East Whittier Middle (985 students), and Hillview Middle (643 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.