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#4980 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts
Elementary School · Whittier City Elementary · Whittier, CA
A Whittier City Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6302 South Alta Ave., Whittier, CA 90601
- Math 31% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$102,267
Median home value
$729,000
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadoaks School of Whittier CollegePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Whittier Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Whittier Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Keystone Montessori Preschool WhittierPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Whittier City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts is listed in Whittier City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts is a public elementary school in Whittier, CA, part of Whittier City Elementary, serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,980 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts
What grades does Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts serve?
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts?
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts rank in CA?
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts ranks #4,980 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts a charter school?
No, Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts a Title I school?
No, Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts?
78.9% of students at Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (562) 789-3150
- Area population (ZIP 90601)
- 30,472
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 90601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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