How is Whittier Elementary School rated?

Whittier Elementary School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Newport-Mesa Unified School District is rated A- overall.

How do students at Whittier Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Whittier Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 25% in Math and 5% in Science.

What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School serves grades K–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

454 students attend Whittier Elementary School, down from 553 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Whittier Elementary School?

TopHap matches 687 residential properties to Whittier Elementary School in and around Costa Mesa. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Whittier Elementary School in?

Whittier Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which reports 32 schools, 17,635 students and $21,003 of spending per student.

Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School is a public primary school in Costa Mesa, CA, serving grades K–6, rated D+, with 454 students and a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 25% in Math and 5% in Science.

D+TopHap school rating

Rating: D+
Grades: K–6
Enrollment: 454
Students per teacher: 17.2:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts32%

Math25%

Science5%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic96%

White2%

Asian1%

Two or more races1%

Black0%

Native American0%

Male / female: 48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch: 89%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -17.9%
Prior-year enrollment: 553

Homes assigned to this school

687 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Whittier Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 1800 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 515-6990
Website: nmusd.us
Setting: City - Medium
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 062724004132

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School district

Newport-Mesa Unified School District

District rating: A-
Schools: 32
Students: 17,635
Spending per student: $21,003
Teachers (FTE): 934
Grades: K–12

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