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James A. Whitaker Elementary

Buena Park, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
8401 Montana St., Buena Park, CA 90621(714) 521-9770
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

254 students tested

25.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 23.5% did.

  • Exceeded9.8%
  • Met15.3%
  • Nearly met20.9%
  • Not met53.9%

Math

251 students tested

26.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 27.4% did.

  • Exceeded9.2%
  • Met17.5%
  • Nearly met24.7%
  • Not met48.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year639620
Suspended in or out of school0.6% · 40.6% · 4
Suspensions88
Violence with injury11
Violence without injury67
Weapons00
Drugs10
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall581578
Suspended out of school0.5% · 31.0% · 6
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

20.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted617597
Chronically absent25.8% · 15920.1% · 120

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

579 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino80.0%
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White4.7%
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Black or African American3.6%
x
Asian8.1%
x
Two or More Races2.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.5%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060636000560

District
Buena Park Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
579 students
Teachers (FTE)
29

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