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Leffingwell Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Whittier, California · East Whittier City Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students551
Student:Teacher25.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch53%
Title INo
Leffingwell
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
551
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
53%-11.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Leffingwell Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 551 students. It is part of the East Whittier City Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES 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
25:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast Whittier City Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90603
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061185007696

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment551
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino70.0%
Black / African American3.5%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native18.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
70.0%
Black
3.5%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
6.2%
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 %53%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)