CARMELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Carmela Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Whittier Elementary school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 414 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Carmela Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Carmela Elementary, located at 13300 Lakeland Rd. in Whittier, California, is a public school serving students within the East Whittier City School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic growth and social-emotional development are prioritized. By utilizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while encouraging active participation in the local community.
The campus itself is situated in a residential area of Whittier, providing a neighborhood-focused atmosphere for its diverse student body. Carmela Elementary emphasizes strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parents and guardians to be actively involved in their children's education. With a focus on foundational skills and enrichment opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a safe and engaging space that helps every student reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Carmela Elementary at (562) 941-2132 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whittier, CA 90605-3241
(562) 941-2132
CARMELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whittier, CA with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Whittier Elementary
- Total Students:
- 414
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 414 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARMELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.3%
- White
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.