What grades does Whittier Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Whittier Elementary serves students in Hemet, CA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Whittier Elementary located?

You can find Whittier Elementary in Hemet, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary?

At Whittier Elementary, there are approximately 22.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Hemet, CA?

Whittier Elementary is among the schools serving Hemet, CA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Whittier Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Hemet, California|Hemet Unified

Hemet, CA 92543

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

804

Student:Teacher

22.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Hemet Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

92.3%

Phone

(951)765-1650

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

836

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

39.9

95% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Security Staff

2.4300001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,819

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,792

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,655

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 65%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$580,340

-1.9% 1yr+32.5% 5yr

Riverside, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.9%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

8.0%

Uninsured residents

17.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,045

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,853

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,374 (36%)

Autism

700 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

675 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

655 (17%)

Intellectual Disability

199 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

98 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

816

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Kinder testing

Rachel Adams - lead teacher

exam

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Kinder testing

Rachel Adams - lead teacher

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Hemet Unified. Whittier Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Teacher CollabDistrict-wide Check the notice for collaboration topics and any required materials.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Vision & Hearing TestingDistrict-wide Christy Lawson  ext 203	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School!District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Teacher CollaborationDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Kona Ice (during dismissals)District-wide Check the announcement for vendor schedule and dismissal timing details.	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Breakfast Pop Ups (Pancakes)District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Teacher CollaborationDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	PTA Recess Night Event District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Sep Lead Teacher Site Mtg. District-wide Meeting Room: Room 401 Time: 2:30 - 3:30 Bring: Laptop/Notetaker SAI Leads: Only 1 of you is to attend	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Kinder testingDistrict-wide Rachel Adams - lead teacher	exam	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Kona Ice (during dismissals)District-wide Check the announcement for vendor schedule and dismissal timing details.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Teacher Collab District-wide Check the notice for collaboration topics and any required materials.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Kinder testingDistrict-wide Rachel Adams - lead teacher	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Kinder testingDistrict-wide Rachel Adams - lead teacher	exam	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Kinder testingDistrict-wide Rachel Adams - lead teacher	exam	—