Enrollment
67
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whittier Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whittier Independent Study
Whittier Independent Study is a small elementary school in Whittier, California, enrolling 67 students.
At 22.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 67 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Among Whittier's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean View Elementary (668 students): Whittier Independent Study is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.3:1 vs 26.7:1).
Whittier City Elementary also operates Katherine Edwards Middle (894 students) and Walter F. Dexter Middle (610 students) alongside Whittier Independent Study.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whittier Independent Study compares
Whittier Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whittier City Elementary, which includes Whittier Independent Study.
$15,897
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Whittier Independent Study a good school?
Whittier Independent Study earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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