Overview
Carmela Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 337 students. It is part of the South Whittier 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 share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictSouth Whittier Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90605
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063756007143
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment337
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
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 %95%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)