Whittier Elementary
Long Beach, CA · Long Beach Unified · Grades K-5
4,206th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
Whittier Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary 4,206th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2015 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Whittier Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 261 students tested
Whittier Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 554 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.7% | 70.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 15.6% | 14.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.0% | 9.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Whittier Elementary
Typical home value $585K in zip 90813 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Robinson AcademyLong Beach Unified · 0.3 mi away4,166th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 8Alvarado ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 0.4 mi away1,506th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 50% - 7Lincoln ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 0.6 mi away2,029th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 7Signal Hill ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 0.7 mi away2,048th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 46% - 4Olivia Nieto Herrera ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 0.8 mi away3,397th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 4Roosevelt ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 0.9 mi away3,813th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 4Bobbie Smith ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 1 mi away3,615th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 34% - 4Willard ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 1.1 mi away3,921st of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier Elementary in?
Whittier Elementary is part of the Long Beach Unified district in Long Beach, California.
Is Whittier Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary 4,206th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elementary?
Hispanic 71%, Asian 15%, Black 9%, Two or more races 3% (554 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90813 is $585K 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.