West Whittier Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Whittier, California 90606 · Whittier City
#2664 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#32986 of 50,301 nationally
About West Whittier Elementary
West Whittier Elementary is a public elementary located in Whittier, in the Whittier City school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 346 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2664th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 346.
There are 40 schools in Whittier; West Whittier Elementary ranks 19th of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
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 West Whittier Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Whittier Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
894 students · 368 m away
Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students · 816 m away
Early Childhood Education Center
Whittier · Public other
· 1.1 km away
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 1.2 km away
Orange Grove Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 1.3 km away
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students · 1.4 km away
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 1.5 km away
Longfellow Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students · 1.6 km away
Early Learning Program
Pico Rivera · Public other
· 1.7 km away
Valencia Academy of the Arts
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 1.8 km away
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Golden View Elementary
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Sunnybrae Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Whittier Elementary a good school?
West Whittier Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2664 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 West Whittier Elementary rank in California?
West Whittier Elementary ranks #2664 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #32986 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Whittier Elementary?
West Whittier Elementary had 346 students in 2025.
Is West Whittier Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Whittier Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Whittier Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Whittier Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.