- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hemet, CA
Whittier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061692002158
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Whittier Elementary shrank from 886 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 061692002158 · Hemet, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 22.1:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Whittier Elementary shrank from 886 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 816
Whittier Elementary
816 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary compares
Whittier 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 816 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
African American 12.0%
White 9.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Whittier Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Hemet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bautista Creek Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Cawston Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Hemet Elementary
Standard public school
783 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Mcsweeny Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Fruitvale Elementary
Standard public school
778 students 25.1:1 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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary
How many students attend Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has 816 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier Elementary?
84.0% of students at Whittier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Whittier Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, 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 Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Whittier Elementary, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.