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La Colima Elementary

East Whittier City Elementary · Los Angeles County · 11225 Miller Road, Whittier, CA 90604-1952

(562) 789-7200 · www.ewcsd.org

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7/10
#1946
Rank 1946 out of 5,722
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1925 · 66th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1785 · 69th percentile
Science6/10 · #2471 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Colima Elementary sits in the quieter, residential pocket of East Whittier, a part of Los Angeles County that still has a neighborhood feel despite being well within the greater LA metro. Scoring solidly in the upper third statewide, the school tends to perform especially well in math, making it a good fit for families who value strong foundational academics in a community-oriented setting. Whittier itself is a welcoming, family-friendly city with tree-lined streets and a genuine small-town character — the kind of place where families put down roots and stay.

Student Demographics

189 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
170 (90%)
White
9 (5%)
Other
10 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged146 (77%)
Students with Disabilities51 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

378
Enrollment
21.5
Teachers (FTE)
17.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
16.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2666 · 56th percentile

114 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found