Whittier Elementary
Hemet, CA · Hemet Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, midsize
5,069th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
400 West Whittier Ave., Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-1650Official website ↗NCES ID 061692002158Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary 5,069th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2015 to 10th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 397 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 804 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.5% | 71.3% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.7% | 11.6% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 26.6% | 10.1% | ▼ 16.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 5.2% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $384K in zip 92543 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Whittier Elementary
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ELA 39% ▲12 · Math 23% ▲9Compare - #3532Cawston ElementaryHemet Unified · 2.7 mi away3,532nd of 5,659
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ELA 27% = · Math 14% =Compare
What school district is Whittier Elementary in?
Whittier Elementary is part of the Hemet Unified district in Hemet, California.
Is Whittier Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary 5,069th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elementary?
Hispanic 71%, Black 12%, White 10%, Two or more races 5% (804 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92543 is $384K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.