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Daniel Phelan Language Academy

Whittier, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
phelan.whittiercity.net7150 South Cully Ave., Whittier, CA 90606(562) 789-3210
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

233 students tested

61.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 64.3% did.

  • Exceeded33.5%
  • Met27.9%
  • Nearly met20.6%
  • Not met18.0%

Math

234 students tested

63.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 55.7% did.

  • Exceeded32.9%
  • Met30.3%
  • Nearly met23.9%
  • Not met12.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year523518
Suspended in or out of school0.6% · 30.0% · 0
Suspensions30
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury30
Weapons00
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall545503
Suspended out of school0.7% · 40.2% · 1
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.4% · 2
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted520517
Chronically absent16.0% · 8311.6% · 60

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

503 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino95.6%
x
White2.2%
x
Black or African American0.4%
x
Asian0.8%
x
Two or More Races1.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 064245006946

District
Whittier City Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
503 students
Teachers (FTE)
20.6

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