Daniel Phelan Elementary

phelan.whittiercity.net

534 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Daniel Phelan Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the Whittier City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while promoting a culture of inclusivity and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic program, Phelan Elementary places a strong focus on student well-being and character development. The school offers various programs and resources designed to support diverse learning needs, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. With a focus on home-school communication and collaborative partnerships with families, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing campus where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

534

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel Phelan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	516
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Hispanic
516 (96.6 %)
White
9 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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)789-3210
Website:	http://phelan.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 110

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 100