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#5291 of 9,539 schools in CA
Aeolian Elementary
Elementary School · Los Nietos · Whittier, CA
A Los Nietos elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11600 Aeolian St., Whittier, CA 90606
- Math 34% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aeolian Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aeolian Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,878/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whittier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,904
Median home value
$623,500
Median rent
$1,913/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangui Yu Inc DbaPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Ada S. Nelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Christian Sorensen Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Daniel Phelan Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 503 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Nietos
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aeolian Elementary is listed in Los Nietos; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aeolian Elementary
Aeolian Elementary is a public elementary school in Whittier, CA, part of Los Nietos, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,291 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aeolian Elementary
What grades does Aeolian Elementary serve?
Aeolian Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Aeolian Elementary?
Aeolian Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aeolian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aeolian Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aeolian Elementary rank in CA?
Aeolian Elementary ranks #5,291 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aeolian Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Aeolian Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aeolian Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aeolian Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Aeolian Elementary a charter school?
No, Aeolian Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aeolian Elementary a Title I school?
No, Aeolian Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aeolian Elementary?
79.1% of students at Aeolian Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (562) 699-0913
- Area population (ZIP 90606)
- 31,881
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90606; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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