Leffingwell Elementary

10625 S. Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603

www.ewcsd.org

541 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

541

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leffingwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	376
Black	6
Asian	29
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

Hispanic
376 (69.5 %)
White
83 (15.3 %)
Two or More
46 (8.5 %)
Asian
29 (5.4 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)907-6300
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 73

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92