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James A. Whitaker Elementary

8401 Montana St., Buena Park, CA 90621, United States

+1 (714) 521-9770

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James A. Whitaker Elementary Overview

About This School

James A. Whitaker Elementary is a public elementary in Buena Park, California, serving 559 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 27 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $121,876, and the school provides one counselor for every 559 students. Students at the school are 56% male and 44% female. The student body is primarily Hispanic at 81%, while the remaining population includes 8% Asian, 5% White, 3% Black, and 3% Two or More Races.

559

Total Students

K-5

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Orange County

Students per Counselor

559:1

James A. Whitaker Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 22:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

559

Students per Counselor

James A. Whitaker Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$121,876

City Avg: $115,912

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor559:1

James A. Whitaker Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

56.35%

Male

43.65%

Female

Total Enrollment: 559 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White4.65%

Hispanic81.04%

Asian7.51%

Black3.04%

Two or More Races2.5%

Native American0.36%

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Frequently Asked Questions About James A. Whitaker Elementary

Q: What is James A. Whitaker Elementary?

A: James A. Whitaker Elementary is a elementary public located in Buena Park.

Q: How many students attend James A. Whitaker Elementary?

A: James A. Whitaker Elementary has approximately 559 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Whitaker Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James A. Whitaker Elementary is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about James A. Whitaker Elementary

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About James A. Whitaker Elementary - Buena Park, CA

Quick Facts about James A. Whitaker Elementary
School Name	James A. Whitaker Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	8401 Montana St., Buena Park, CA 90621, Buena Park, CA
County	Orange County
Phone	+1 (714) 521-9770
Total Students	559
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James A. Whitaker Elementary

What is James A. Whitaker Elementary?

James A. Whitaker Elementary is a elementary public located in Buena Park.

How many students attend James A. Whitaker Elementary?

James A. Whitaker Elementary has approximately 559 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Whitaker Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James A. Whitaker Elementary is 20:1.

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