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Los Altos Elementary

South Whittier Elementary · Los Angeles County · 12001 Bona Vista Lane, Whittier, CA 90604-2702

(562) 941-3711 · losaltos.swhittier.k12.ca.us/

3/10
#4164
Rank 4164 out of 5,722
Top 73%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4069 · 29th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4278 · 25th percentile
Science4/10 · #3771 · 33rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Los Altos Elementary sits in South Whittier, a quiet, working-class corner of LA County where families tend to put down roots and stay for generations. The school serves a tight-knit community, though academics here run below the state middle ground — something families focused on test scores may want to weigh carefully. For parents willing to supplement at home or through tutoring, the neighborhood's affordability and strong sense of community can still make this a comfortable place to raise kids and go to school.

Student Demographics

230 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
219 (95%)
White
7 (3%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners100 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged213 (93%)
Students with Disabilities41 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

457
Enrollment
25.1
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
27
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 · #3019 · 50th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found