- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whittier, CA
Whittier Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064245013047
👥 S:T ratio 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Independent Study earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #28 of 29
- elementary schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Independent Study has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Independent Study ranks #28 of 29 elementary schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245013047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Whittier Independent Study shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-17.8%).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 064245013047 · Whittier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 22.3:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students)
Whittier Independent Study shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-17.8%). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whittier Independent Study 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 67
Whittier Independent Study
67 students
What this shows Whittier Independent Study reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Independent Study compares
Whittier Independent Study 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
White 4.5%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Whittier Independent Study is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Whittier City Elementary reports $18,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Edwards Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Independent Study'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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Independent Study
How many students attend Whittier Independent Study?
Whittier Independent Study has 67 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Independent Study is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier Independent Study?
47.8% of students at Whittier Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Independent Study?
Whittier Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Whittier Independent Study rank among elementary schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Independent Study ranks #28 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 Whittier Independent Study, 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.