Overview
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 338 students. It is part of the Whittier City Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWhittier City Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90602
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064245006940
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment338
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)