Wallen L. Andrews Elementary

andrews.whittiercity.net

578 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School, located in Whittier, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Whittier City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential social skills. By leveraging a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility among its pupils.

Beyond its focus on core academic subjects, Andrews Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and the integration of technology in the classroom to enhance student engagement. The school’s faculty and staff work closely with parents and the surrounding community to create a safe, nurturing space that addresses the individual needs of each learner. Through various enrichment programs and a commitment to high expectations, the school strives to empower its students to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society.

578

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	497
Black	4
Asian	31
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
497 (86.0 %)
Asian
31 (5.4 %)
White
23 (4.0 %)
Two or More
22 (3.8 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
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:	Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-3140
Website:	http://andrews.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 85

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 73