Carmela Elementary

carmela.swhittier.k12.ca.us/

347 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

347

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmela Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	335
Black	1
Asian	3

Hispanic
335 (96.5 %)
White
8 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
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:	South Whittier Elementary
Phone:	(562)941-2132
Website:	http://carmela.swhittier.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 62

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 45