- Whittier Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Signal Hill Elementary (218.4:1 vs. 151.8:1).
- Whittier Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Signal Hill Elementary (265 vs. 244).
- Signal Hill Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Whittier Elementary (42 vs. 30).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Whittier Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Signal Hill Elementary (265 vs. 244).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Signal Hill Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Whittier Elementary (42 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Whittier Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Signal Hill Elementary (2 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Whittier Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Signal Hill Elementary (218.4:1 vs. 151.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Signal Hill Elementary
$18,418.95
Whittier Elementary
$18,418.95
Local revenue share
Signal Hill Elementary
24.1%
Whittier Elementary
24.1%
State revenue share
Signal Hill Elementary
62.6%
Whittier Elementary
62.6%
Federal revenue share
Signal Hill Elementary
13.3%
Whittier Elementary
13.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Signal Hill Elementary
33.3%
Whittier Elementary
33.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.