District Overview
Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area, the Lowell Joint School District operates as an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 11019 Valley Home Avenue in Whittier, California. As an open, non-charter district, Lowell Joint manages six operational schools dedicated entirely to foundational primary and middle school education, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The district hosts a student body of 2,980 enrolled children, reflecting a rich cultural diversity with a student population that includes 2,121 Hispanic, 485 White, 174 Asian, 155 multi-racial, and 39 Black students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation.

To support its student body across these key developmental years, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling more than 642 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 252 full-time equivalent teachers, over 64 instructional aides providing direct classroom assistance, and nearly 326 support staff members overseeing essential operational, administrative, and student care services. By combining dedicated staffing resources with focused elementary and middle school programming, the district delivers a structured educational experience for local families. Parents, community members, and researchers can learn more by contacting the district directly at (562) 943-0211 or visiting its official website at www.ljsd.org.
6
Total Schools
2,980
Total Students
252.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Joint
Demographic Student Count
White485
Hispanic2,121
Black39
Asian174
Two or More155
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    2,121 (71.2%)
  • White
    485 (16.3%)
  • Asian
    174 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    155 (5.2%)
  • Black
    39 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lowell Joint
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,980*
Teachers (FTE):252.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.8
Schools in Lowell Joint
Found 6 Schools