CHRISTIAN SORENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Christian Sorensen Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whittier City school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 480 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Christian Sorensen Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Christian Sorensen Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the Whittier City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and science skills. With a focus on both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining high academic standards and promoting a collaborative school culture.

The campus, situated on E. Rosehedge Drive, is designed to serve as a community hub that encourages parental involvement and strong home-school partnerships. Through its affiliation with the Whittier City School District, the school utilizes a variety of educational resources and programs to meet the individual needs of its learners. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic initiatives, district policies, or school-specific events, the official Whittier City School District website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

For more information, contact Christian Sorensen Elementary at (562) 789-3220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606-1996
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CHRISTIAN SORENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whittier, CA with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Whittier City
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 480 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHRISTIAN SORENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.0%
White
2.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.