Evergreen Elementary

12915 East Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602

www.ewcsd.org

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Evergreen Elementary, located at 12915 E. Helmer Dr. in Whittier, California, is a key institution within the East Whittier City School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The campus provides a foundation for early education by focusing on core curriculum standards while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic programming, Evergreen Elementary serves as a vital hub for neighborhood families. By leveraging resources from the East Whittier City School District, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning that involves teachers, parents, and community members. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific district initiatives can find comprehensive resources on their official website at http://www.ewcsd.org.

392

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evergreen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	368
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
368 (93.9%)
White
14 (3.6%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)464-2300
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 60