Howard J. McKibben Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Whittier, California 90604 · South Whittier Elementary
#2745 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#33735 of 50,301 nationally
About Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is a public elementary located in Whittier, in the South Whittier Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2745th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (59th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 40 schools in Whittier; Howard J. McKibben Elementary ranks 21st of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Howard J. McKibben Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Mulberry Elementary
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Richard L. Graves Middle
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Loma Vista Elementary
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California High
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La Colima Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 1.9 km away
Los Altos Elementary
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457 students · 1.9 km away
Laurel Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howard J. McKibben Elementary a good school?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2745 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Howard J. McKibben Elementary rank in California?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary ranks #2745 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #33735 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Howard J. McKibben Elementary?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary had 430 students in 2025.
Is Howard J. McKibben Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Howard J. McKibben Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Howard J. McKibben Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.