CaliforniaSchoolsCeres Elementary

Ceres Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 05
Whittier, California · East Whittier City Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students492
Student:Teacher22.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch67%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
492
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
67%+1.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Ceres Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 492 students. It is part of the East Whittier City 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.4:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast Whittier City Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061185001311

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment492
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino90.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races3.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
90.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
3.9%
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 %67%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)