- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wallen L. Andrews Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064245006944
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #17 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallen L. Andrews Elementary ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245006944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 064245006944 · Whittier, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 20.8:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students)
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wallen L. Andrews 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
- This school
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
542 students
- Daniel Phelan
Daniel Phelan Elementary
507 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary
499 students
- Christian Sore
Christian Sorensen Elementary
446 students
What this shows Wallen L. Andrews Elementary reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallen L. Andrews Elementary compares
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
Asian 4.4%
White 3.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Wallen L. Andrews 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 Wallen L. Andrews Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Edwards Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Phelan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christian Sorensen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallen L. Andrews 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
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
How many students attend Wallen L. Andrews Elementary?
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallen L. Andrews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallen L. Andrews Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Wallen L. Andrews Elementary?
37.7% of students at Wallen L. Andrews Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallen L. Andrews Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wallen L. Andrews Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallen L. Andrews Elementary?
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wallen L. Andrews Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallen L. Andrews Elementary ranks #17 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 Wallen L. Andrews Elementary, Whittier City Elementary also operates Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students), Walter F. Dexter Middle (610 students), and Daniel Phelan Elementary (507 students). See the Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.