- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
West Whittier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Whittier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064245006949
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Whittier Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #25 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Whittier Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Whittier Elementary ranks #25 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245006949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
West Whittier Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 064245006949 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 20.4:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students)
West Whittier Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Whittier 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 346
West Whittier Elementary
346 students
What this shows West Whittier Elementary reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Whittier Elementary compares
West Whittier 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
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 + 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 88.7%
Two or More 6.9%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, West Whittier Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Whittier City Elementary reports $18,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Whittier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Edwards Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallen L. Andrews Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Phelan Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Whittier 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Whittier Elementary
How many students attend West Whittier Elementary?
West Whittier Elementary has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Whittier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Whittier Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 West Whittier Elementary?
51.8% of students at West Whittier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Whittier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Whittier Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Whittier Elementary?
West Whittier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 West Whittier Elementary rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, West Whittier Elementary ranks #25 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 West Whittier 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.