Mulberry Elementary

14029 E. Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605

www.ewcsd.org

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mulberry Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the East Whittier City School District. Situated on E. Mulberry Drive, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a structured educational environment. As part of the East Whittier City School District, the school follows the district's broader mission to provide a rigorous and inclusive curriculum aimed at preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional development. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Mulberry Elementary focuses on cultivating essential skills such as literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the school’s official website at http://www.ewcsd.org, which serves as the primary hub for school-home communication.

489

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mulberry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	432
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	25

Hispanic
432 (88.3 %)
Two or More
25 (5.1 %)
White
19 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

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)789-7100
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 94

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 90