Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary, home of the Wizards.

Main gate at Whittier Elementary in Long Beach.

Whittier Elementary entrance is framed by trees.

Whittier Elementary has a STEAM program for students.

Whittier Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1761 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA

Central Neighborhood

Long Beach Unified School District

3.0

2.5

952 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lori Grady

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Math Proficiency
15%

Reading Proficiency
18%

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

18%

Math Proficiency

15%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

25:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

760:1

Student Diversity

Male

52%

Female

48%

Hispanic

69.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

16.6%

Black

9.7%

White

1.9%

Two or more races

1.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Middle School Student

8/7/2019

Whittier has really great teachers .Teachers there teach really ,so they have good education its the best but your kid is going to be smart really soon.Activities are really fun and field trips not going to say them dont want to spoil it,did mention the food mmh yummy the lunch ladies should own a restaurant.Bye!!

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1.0 other

6/14/2023

The experience I have is through my child’s eyes she was going to this school from kindergarten until being transferred almost at the end of 5th grade . My child was frustrated not being heard being labeled as basically a troubled child who wasn’t smart enough . Of course those words never came out...

4.0 parent

1/11/2013

the school is great ! principal is great to as for parent involvement i think in that part their needs to be more their are so many parents need to help out ,all so so we can have a great PTO

3.0 parent

10/9/2010

Large classes, (30 plus students) cutbacks everywhere and it's not fair to the teachers, staff, or children. I congratulate everyone for trying so hard to educate the students with limited resources. Parents must step up and pitch in, now more than ever.

2.0 parent

3/19/2010

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California Los Angeles County Long Beach 90813 Central

Whittier Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Long Beach, CA and is served by the Long Beach Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 952 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Whittier Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $726,375. Discover additional schools in the area, like Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Educational Partnership High School, Browning High School, and more. Learn more about what Long Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whittier Elementary School.

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