Overview
Laurel Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 465 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
25.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
Type SchoolRegular
Àrd-ìrePrimary
Grade Span0–5
Sgìre SgìreEast Whittier City Elementary
County6037
Bha am baile-mòr Whittier
ZIP90605
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
NCES School ID061185001317
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment465
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino90.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %81%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)