Jordan Elementary

www.ljsd.org/schools/jordan

516 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jordan Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students as part of the Lowell Joint School District. Situated on Jordan Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the local community. It emphasizes the foundational development of its elementary learners, integrating core curriculum with social-emotional growth to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and parental involvement, which are hallmark traits of the schools within the Lowell Joint School District. By leveraging a variety of resources and community engagement initiatives, Jordan Elementary strives to foster a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The campus provides a safe and inclusive setting that prioritizes the holistic success of its student body through dedicated teaching and community-focused programming.

516

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jordan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	443
Black	2
Asian	13
Two or More	20

Hispanic
443 (85.9%)
White
38 (7.4%)
Two or More
20 (3.9%)
Asian
13 (2.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	Lowell Joint
Phone:	(562)902-4221
Website:	http://www.ljsd.org/schools/jordan
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* 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 132

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 58