James A. Whitaker Elementary
Regular School · Buena Park, CA
James A. Whitaker Elementary is a regular school school in Buena Park, California, serving grades KG–05 with 559 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 20.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 453 | 81% |
| Asian | 42 | 8% |
| White | 26 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 559 | 315M / 244F |
English Language Learners: 212 (38% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | . | 33.9% | — |
| Reading Proficiency | . | 48.7% | — |
| Science Proficiency | . | — | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 559 | 100% |
Contact & Location
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
Phone: (714)521-9770
Other Schools in District
- Arthur F. Corey Elementary Elementary
- Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Elementary
- Charles G. Emery Elementary Elementary
- Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary Elementary
- Buena Park Middle Middle
- Gordon H. Beatty Middle Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 90621) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
060636000560
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD