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Whittier Elementary

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 1761 Walnut Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813-2430

(562) 599-6263

2/10
#4625
Rank 4625 out of 5,722
Top 81%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4593 · 20th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4637 · 19th percentile
Science3/10 · #4109 · 27th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Whittier Elementary sits in the heart of Long Beach's west side, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools serve as a real anchor for the block. The school scores in the lower range statewide, so families prioritizing top academic metrics may want to weigh their options, but for those who value a neighborhood school with a strong sense of place in one of Southern California's most culturally rich cities, it's worth a visit. Long Beach itself has a lot going for it — a walkable waterfront, diverse food scene, and a tight-knit feel unusual for an LA County city — and Whittier reflects that same everyday community spirit.

Student Demographics

253 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
167 (66%)
Asian
42 (17%)
African American
33 (13%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners115 (45%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged226 (89%)
Students with Disabilities47 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

526
Enrollment
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.1
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 Programs10/10 · #482 · 92nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found