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West Whittier Elementary

6411 South Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, CA, 90606

Ranked 2675 of 7047 in California

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West Whittier Elementary

6411 South Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, CA, 90606

About West Whittier Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 42% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
362
Total Students
$109379
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.21%
Asian 1.38%
Hispanic 87.57%
Black 0.55%
Two+ Races 8.29%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.21%
Asian
1.38%
Hispanic
87.57%
Black
0.55%
Two+ Races
8.29%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 362
46.13%
167 Female
53.87%
195 Male

Student Population

362 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

West Whittier Elementary Contact Information

Address

6411 South Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, CA, 90606

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Phone

(562) 789-3240

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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: 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

West Whittier Elementary School is excited! The school recently held a Winter Program, where students showed off their skills and holiday spirit with performances at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The school also has Spirit Days every week, which are meant to get students to show how proud they are of their school. West Whittier Elementary is also doing a Family Needs and Assets Survey because they value parents' input and feedback.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of things help kids make friends?

Ans. Students can learn how to work together, talk to each other, and make friends through group projects, classroom discussions, and school events.

Q2. Is West Whittier Elementary only for students who live far away?

Ans. Yes, lessons are taught through an online learning platform.

Q3. What does West Whittier Elementary do to help parents?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with families through meetings, updates, and activities that everyone can take part in.

Q4. How are lessons in the classroom set up?

Ans. Lessons are meant to be fun and interactive so that students can learn while building strong basic skills.

Q5. Do the teachers and parents meet at the school?

Ans. Yes, conferences are planned every year and on request.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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