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Whittier Elementary

Costa Mesa, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
nmusd.us1800 Whittier Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 515-6990
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

260 students tested

31.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 26.7% did.

  • Exceeded5.8%
  • Met26.1%
  • Nearly met30.0%
  • Not met38.1%

Math

265 students tested

24.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 22.4% did.

  • Exceeded8.3%
  • Met16.6%
  • Nearly met37.7%
  • Not met37.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year481474
Suspended in or out of school0.4% · 22.1% · 10
Suspensions212
Violence with injury21
Violence without injury04
Weapons02
Drugs05
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall493459
Suspended out of school0.6% · 30.4% · 2
Suspended in school0.4% · 20.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

15.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted473471
Chronically absent14.6% · 6915.7% · 74

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

457 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino96.9%
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White1.3%
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Black or African American0.2%
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Asian0.7%
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Two or More Races0.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 062724004132

District
Newport-Mesa Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
457 students
Teachers (FTE)
27.5

Sources