La Colima Elementary

www.ewcsd.org

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Colima Elementary School is located in Whittier, California, and operates as part of the East Whittier City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, La Colima strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, encouraging both personal growth and academic excellence.

As a member of the East Whittier City School District, the school benefits from the district's broader commitment to integrating technology and innovative teaching practices into the classroom. The school community typically places a high value on parent involvement and collaboration, aiming to create a partnership between educators and families to meet the diverse needs of their students. Through its various programs and dedicated staff, La Colima Elementary works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

381

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Colima Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	338
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
338 (88.7 %)
White
24 (6.3 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-7200
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75