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James A. Whitaker Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Buena Park, California · Buena Park Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students559
Student:Teacher20.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
James A. Whitaker
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
559
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
92%+26.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

James A. Whitaker Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Buena Park, California. The school enrolls 559 students. It is part of the Buena Park Elementary 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 share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBuena Park Elementary
County6059
CityBuena Park
ZIP90621
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060636000560

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment559
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino82.4%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
Two or More Races1.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
82.4%
Black
8.2%
Asian
3.1%
Two+
1.9%
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.

FRL %92%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)