Scott Avenue Elementary Quick Guide &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Scott Avenue Elementary

Scott Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Whittier, California, which is a large suburb. It is in the East Whittier City Elementary School District. There are about 510 students at the school, which is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The student-teacher ratio at Scott Avenue Elementary is 23:1, which is the same as the district average. The school has 22 full-time equivalent teachers. The school teaches English language arts, math, science, and social studies in a way that meets state standards. Students can get help with their schoolwork and programs to help them meet proficiency standards. Scott Avenue Elementary wants families to be involved and teaches kids how to behave well so that everyone can learn in a safe environment. The school has a lot of different kinds of students. There are 51% girls and 49% boys in the class, and about 61% of the students come from families with low incomes. 50% of students do as well as or better than the state average in math and reading, which is at or slightly above the state average.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%

Reading 50%

State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

510

Total Students

$123043

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.35%

Asian 4.71%

Hispanic 74.51%

Black 2.75%

Two+ Races 5.29%

Native Am. 0%

White

12.35%

Asian

4.71%

Hispanic

74.51%

Black

2.75%

Two+ Races

5.29%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 510

51.18%

261 Female

48.63%

248 Male

Student Population

510 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Scott Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

11701 Scott Ave., Whittier, CA, 90604

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Phone

(562) 907-6440

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Website

http://www.ewcsd.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Scott Avenue Elementary is getting a lot of attention for how well it has done lately! The school got the Gold PBIS Recognition because it showed that it cares about good behavior and a positive school culture. "Be Curious, Be YOU-nique, Be a Scotty!" is the school's theme for the year. It tells people to be themselves and be different. Principal Kelli Rytky and her staff are looking forward to another great year of pride, unity, and being together.

FAQ

Q1. How does the school involve families?

Ans. Parents stay involved in school life by talking to their kids often, going to family events, and volunteering.

Q2. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Newsletters, apps, and parent-teacher meetings are all ways to get updates.

Q3. What skills do students need to work on?

Ans. The school teaches students to be responsible, respectful, and curious in order to help them do well in school and in life.

Q4. How do parents stay up to date?

Ans. Parents can stay involved in their child's education by talking to them regularly and going to school events.

Q5. Can families get in touch with teachers directly?

Ans. Yes, you can talk to each other through email, virtual meetings, or messaging apps.

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

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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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