CAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Whittier Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Costa Mesa, California|Newport-Mesa Unified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
School Profile
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
457
Student:Teacher
16.9:1
Locale
Urban
District
Newport-Mesa UnifiedEcon. Disadvantaged
91.5%
Phone
(949)515-6990School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Math Proficiency
26%
46th percentile in CA
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1
Better than average in CADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,064
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 20%Local 74%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$954,296
-0.8% YoY
Los Angeles, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
454
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier Elementary
Enrollment at Whittier Elementary stands at 457 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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