Leffingwell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Whittier, California 90603 · East Whittier City Elementary
#1065 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#14187 of 50,301 nationally
About Leffingwell Elementary
Leffingwell Elementary is a public elementary located in Whittier, in the East Whittier City Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 551 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1065th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 551.
There are 40 schools in Whittier; Leffingwell Elementary ranks 3rd of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.0
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 Leffingwell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Leffingwell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Murphy Ranch Elementary
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466 students · 1.1 km away
Orchard Dale Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students · 1.2 km away
Jordan Elementary
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516 students · 1.3 km away
Hillview Middle
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643 students · 1.4 km away
Scott Avenue Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students · 1.5 km away
Granada Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students · 1.8 km away
La Serna High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,372 students · 1.8 km away
Meadow Green Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
470 students · 2.0 km away
Macy Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students · 2.2 km away
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 7–8
687 students · 2.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leffingwell Elementary a good school?
Leffingwell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1065 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 Leffingwell Elementary rank in California?
Leffingwell Elementary ranks #1065 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #14187 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leffingwell Elementary?
Leffingwell Elementary had 551 students in 2025.
Is Leffingwell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Leffingwell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Leffingwell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leffingwell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.