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Whittier Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1761 Walnut Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813 · (562) 599-6263 · Part of Long Beach Unified School District
Students
526
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Whittier Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 31% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1761 Walnut Ave., Long Beach
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten94
Grade 182
Grade 280
Grade 385
Grade 474
Grade 5111
Enrollment over time
762’20
616’21
579’22
554’23
526’24
Down 31% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 70%Asian 15%Black 11%Two or more races 3%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.