Whittier City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,363 students in Whittier City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Whittier City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Whittier City Elementary School District, which is ranked #882 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
# American Indian Students
13 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
82 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,867 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
56%
# Black Students
42 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
180 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
172 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
702
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
550
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
541
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
606
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
600
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
610
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
557
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
591
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
606
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,196 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Whittier City Elementary School District?
Whittier City Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,363 students.
What is the rank of Whittier City Elementary School District?
Whittier City Elementary School District is ranked #882 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier City Elementary School District?
91% of Whittier City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whittier City Elementary School District?
Whittier City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Whittier City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,196 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 5,363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall District Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
