Carmela Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
13300 Lakeland Rd., Whittier, CA 90605 · (562) 941-2132 · Part of South Whittier Elementary School District
South Whittier’s School Grade B+ better than 71% of California school districts
Students
317
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Carmela Elementary
- Larger classes: 21 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.6% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for South Whittier kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where South Whittier kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–6Carmela ElementaryYou are here
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗13300 Lakeland Rd., Whittier
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten67
Grade 138
Grade 229
Grade 352
Grade 453
Grade 543
Grade 635
Enrollment over time
347’20
329’21
347’22
337’23
317’24
Down 8.6% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 94%White 4%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Carmela Elementary from South Whittier families.
Other schools in South Whittier Elementary School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.