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Carmela Elementary

Whittier, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
carmela.swhittier.k12.ca.us13300 Lakeland Rd., Whittier, CA 90605(562) 941-2132
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

176 students tested

27.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 22.4% did.

  • Exceeded7.4%
  • Met19.9%
  • Nearly met29.0%
  • Not met43.8%

Math

178 students tested

16.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 19.4% did.

  • Exceeded5.1%
  • Met11.8%
  • Nearly met39.3%
  • Not met43.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.3% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year369347
Suspended in or out of school1.9% · 72.3% · 8
Suspensions1511
Violence with injury117
Violence without injury33
Weapons00
Drugs11
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall328337
Suspended out of school1.2% · 42.1% · 7
Suspended in school0.0% · 01.5% · 5
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted360339
Chronically absent23.3% · 8411.2% · 38

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

337 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino95.0%
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White3.3%
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Black or African American0.6%
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Asian0.9%
x
Two or More Races0.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 063756007143

District
South Whittier Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
337 students
Teachers (FTE)
16.4

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