Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy

8015 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602

jackson.whittiercity.net

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lydia Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the Whittier City School District. Situated on South Painter Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The school is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building essential skills for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Whittier City School District, Lydia Jackson Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while leveraging district-wide resources to enhance the student experience. The school generally prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, staff, and parents to support student success. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, school policies, academic programs, or campus initiatives, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

338

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	301
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
301 (89.1%)
Two or More
13 (3.8%)
White
10 (3.0%)
Black
7 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Whittier City
Phone:	(562)789-3160
Website:	http://jackson.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 71

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 49