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Leffingwell Elementary

10625 South Santa Gertrudes, Whittier, CA, 90603

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 517 of 6840 in California

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About Leffingwell Elementary

Leffingwell Elementary is a public school in Whittier, California, which is a big suburb. It teaches kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 542 students and about 24 full-time equivalent teachers. This means that there is a student-teacher ratio of about 23:1, which is the same as the district average.The school follows California's academic standards and has a curriculum that focuses on English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Leffingwell Elementary meets the different learning needs of its students through enrichment programs and targeted interventions. Collaborative learning, hands-on activities, and literacy programs are all part of the curriculum. These are meant to encourage critical thinking and participation. The student body is 49% female and 51% male, and about 38% of students are considered economically disadvantaged. This shows that the school is focused on providing equal educational opportunities. According to data from U.S. News, about 68% of students are good at math and 73% are good at English language arts. This is better than the average for students in the area and the state. This school is the best school in Whittier, California.

Leffingwell Elementary Contact Information

Address

10625 South Santa Gertrudes, Whittier, CA, 90603

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Phone

(562) 907-6300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 73% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
542
Total Students
$123043
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 517 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Leffingwell Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.1%
Asian 5.72%
Hispanic 69.93%
Black 2.03%
Two+ Races 9.04%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
13.1%
Asian
5.72%
Hispanic
69.93%
Black
2.03%
Two+ Races
9.04%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 542
48.52%
263 Female
51.48%
279 Male

Student Population

542 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is currently live. Parents of new Leopards should also mark May 14, 2026, for incoming student testing.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of help do students get?

Ans. Leffingwell Elementary has teachers who keep an eye on students' progress and give them support when they face problems.


Q2. What kind of teaching does Leffingwell Elementary use?

Ans. Leffingwell Elementary is focused on teaching in a way that keeps students interested and helps them grow.


Q3. Are trips to the field planned?

Ans. Yes, every year there are educational field trips that are related to what students are learning in school.


Q4. What does the school do to help kids be creative?

Ans. The curriculum includes art, music, and hands-on science projects to help students express themselves creatively.


Q5. How do you put the health and safety of your students first?

Ans. The school has a caring atmosphere, and the staff is trained in how to help students with their social and emotional needs and keep them safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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