LEFFINGWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Leffingwell Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the East Whittier City Elementary school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 595 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Leffingwell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Leffingwell Elementary, located in Whittier, California, is a public school serving students in the East Whittier City School District (EWCSD). The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Leffingwell aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their community.
The school benefits from being part of the East Whittier City School District, which is recognized for its commitment to high educational standards and the integration of modern learning tools. Leffingwell provides a structured setting where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members interested in learning more about current programs, school board updates, or enrollment information, the district’s official website at [http://www.ewcsd.org](http://www.ewcsd.org) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative details.
For more information, contact Leffingwell Elementary at (562) 907-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whittier, CA 90603-2441
(562) 907-6300
http://www.ewcsd.org
LEFFINGWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Whittier, CA with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Whittier City Elementary
- Total Students:
- 595
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 595 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.9%
- White
- 24.2%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.