At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
526
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
87%+22.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Whittier Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Long Beach, California. The school enrolls 526 students. It is part of the Long Beach Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLong Beach Unified
County6037
CityLong Beach
ZIP90813
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062250002767
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment526
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino69.6%
Black / African American9.7%
Asian16.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.9%
Hispanic
69.6%
Black
9.7%
Asian
16.6%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.