Daniel Phelan Language Academy

Summary:

Daniel Phelan Elementary is a public elementary school in Whittier, California, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the Whittier City Elementary District and the state of California in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with 96.63% of students identifying as such, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools and the state average. This unique racial composition may present opportunities for the school to tailor its programs and support to meet the specific needs of its diverse student population. Additionally, the school's performance in Science, as measured by the CAST assessment, is also higher than the district and state averages.

However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.3% in the 2018-2019 school year to 21.9% in the 2022-2023 school year. This trend may negatively impact student learning and academic achievement, and the school and district should investigate the underlying causes and implement targeted interventions to improve attendance rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7150 South Cully Ave.
       Whittier, CA  90606-1718


(562) 789-3210

District: Whittier City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1602nd of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,337 Help


Students who attend Daniel Phelan Language Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Katherine Edwards Mid School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy
High:    Pioneer High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.6%
White:
1.7%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranks better than 72.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.6%), White (1.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daniel Phelan Language Academy is 24.7. 7 elementary schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daniel Phelan Language Academy is $5,337, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Daniel Phelan Language Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Daniel Phelan Language Academy 1602nd of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Daniel Phelan Language Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Whittier City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whittier City Elementary 744th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Daniel Phelan Language Academy

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Rank History for all students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 35.47 2981st 4822 38.2%
2006 42.43 2586th 4818 46.3%
2007 28.66 3664th 5113 28.3%
2008 40.12 2937th 5113 42.6%
2009 34.61 3394th 5193 34.6%
2010 29.75 3871st 5314 27.2%
2011 38.47 3351st 5377 37.7%
2012 48.00 2745th 5390 49.1%
2013 48.27 2792nd 5530 49.5%
2015 34.39 3370th 5611 39.9%
2016 60.83 1952nd 5614 65.2%
2017 74.21 1374th 5692 75.9%
2018 86.89 804th 5662 85.8%
2019 74.32 1413th 5789 75.6%
2022 68.53 1666th 5883 71.7%
2023 69.49 1602nd 5874 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.05 125th 5084 97.5%
2019 87.07 401st 5173 92.2%
2022 81.87 680th 5264 87.1%
2023 75.67 962nd 5374 82.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.41 1171st 5413 78.4%
2019 70.24 1485th 5492 73.0%
2022 78.05 1199th 5635 78.7%
2023 73.26 1356th 5617 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.80 457th 5431 91.6%
2019 75.62 1275th 5510 76.9%
2022 56.75 2106th 5663 62.8%
2023 62.04 1855th 5650 67.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.21 100th 4830 97.9%
2019 88.33 370th 4963 92.5%
2022 84.32 583rd 5084 88.5%
2023 87.75 444th 5098 91.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Daniel Phelan Language Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 105 5 6 318 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1989 127 2 8 287 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 122 2 7 287 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1991 97 6 5 314 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1992 84 2 7 356 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 60 6 5 384 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 65 8 2 382 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 45 4 1 416 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 45 4 1 416 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 40 6 6 425 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 48 4 4 403 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 20 1 6 468 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 23 6 6 451 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 19 2 5 431 2 n/a n/a 1 460
2002 16 3 5 399 0 n/a n/a 5 428
2003 16 3 5 399 0 n/a n/a 5 428
2004 15 0 2 394 1 n/a n/a 6 418
2005 25 3 6 458 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 23 1 9 505 3 n/a n/a 7 548
2007 18 0 8 495 2 n/a n/a 9 532
2008 20 n/a 8 498 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 18 1 7 490 0 1 16 0 533
2010 16 0 9 505 1 0 5 0 536
2011 12 1 9 461 0 0 16 0 499
2012 11 1 7 478 0 0 8 0 505
2013 11 0 1 468 1 0 10 0 491
2014 12 0 1 467 1 0 5 0 486
2015 10 0 2 470 1 0 7 0 490
2016 14 0 1 474 1 0 8 0 498
2017 15 0 1 523 1 0 5 0 545
2018 14 0 1 528 1 0 6 0 550
2019 12 1 2 534 1 0 8 0 558
2020 14 0 2 555 1 0 8 0 580
2021 14 1 1 549 3 0 8 0 576
2022 9 1 2 524 1 0 7 0 544
2023 9 2 2 516 0 0 5 0 534

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Daniel Phelan Language Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 18.2 23.8 n/a
1989 424 18.5 22.9 n/a
1990 418 18.5 22.5 n/a
1991 422 17.0 24.8 n/a
1992 450 17.3 26.0 53.6
1993 455 18.0 25.3 61.3
1994 459 15.5 29.6 60.6
1995 468 17.7 26.4 65.8
1996 468 17.7 26.4 65.8
1997 479 21.5 22.3 80.6
1998 459 21.5 21.3 88.9
1999 497 24.5 20.3 69.2
2000 489 26.0 18.8 73.2
2001 460 26.7 17.2 67.1
2002 428 23.6 18.1 68.1
2003 428 23.6 18.1 68.1
2004 418 24.3 17.2 67.5
2005 495 25.0 19.8 61.8
2006 548 27.5 19.9 67.5
2007 532 27.0 19.7 71.5
2008 528 29.0 18.2 69.1
2009 533 23.6 21.6 70.9
2010 536 24.0 22.3 73.9
2011 499 n/a n/a 70.5
2012 505 17.6 28.6 n/a
2013 491 17.6 27.8 76
2014 486 17.0 28.5 69.3
2015 490 18.0 27.2 80.4
2016 498 20.0 24.9 80.7
2017 545 21.0 25.9 76.1
2018 550 22.0 25.0 74.4
2019 558 22.0 25.3 74.2
2020 580 n/a n/a 70.5
2021 576 23.0 25.0 64.8
2022 544 n/a n/a 59.2
2023 534 21.5 24.7 49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Daniel Phelan Language Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 18.2 23.8 n/a
1989 424 18.5 22.9 n/a
1990 418 18.5 22.5 n/a
1991 422 17.0 24.8 n/a
1992 450 17.3 26.0 53.6
1993 455 18.0 25.3 61.3
1994 459 15.5 29.6 60.6
1995 468 17.7 26.4 65.8
1996 468 17.7 26.4 65.8
1997 479 21.5 22.3 80.6
1998 459 21.5 21.3 88.9
1999 497 24.5 20.3 69.2
2000 489 26.0 18.8 73.2
2001 460 26.7 17.2 67.1
2002 428 23.6 18.1 68.1
2003 428 23.6 18.1 68.1
2004 418 24.3 17.2 67.5
2005 495 25.0 19.8 61.8
2006 548 27.5 19.9 67.5
2007 532 27.0 19.7 71.5
2008 528 29.0 18.2 69.1
2009 533 23.6 21.6 70.9
2010 536 24.0 22.3 73.9
2011 499 n/a n/a 70.5
2012 505 17.6 28.6 n/a
2013 491 17.6 27.8 76
2014 486 17.0 28.5 69.3
2015 490 18.0 27.2 80.4
2016 498 20.0 24.9 80.7
2017 545 21.0 25.9 76.1
2018 550 22.0 25.0 74.4
2019 558 22.0 25.3 74.2
2020 580 n/a n/a 70.5
2021 576 23.0 25.0 64.8
2022 544 n/a n/a 59.2
2023 534 21.5 24.7 49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Daniel Phelan Language Academy

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201695.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%
201798.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Daniel Phelan Language Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,337

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Daniel Phelan Language Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1413th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1602nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Daniel Phelan Language Academy)6258.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Whittier City Elementary)50.950.3
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Daniel Phelan Language Academy)65.454.4
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Whittier City Elementary)53.751.5
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Daniel Phelan Language Academy)59.855.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Whittier City Elementary)52.245.4
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Daniel Phelan Language Academy)69.557.7
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Whittier City Elementary)4839.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Daniel Phelan Language Academy)65.563.6
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Whittier City Elementary)4850.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Daniel Phelan Language Academy)57.141.4
 15.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Whittier City Elementary)37.434.6
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Daniel Phelan Language Academy)28.628.6
   5th Grade Science (Whittier City Elementary)22.428.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558534
 4.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic534516
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White129
 25%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.2%49.8%
 24.4%


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Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranks 1602nd of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Daniel Phelan Language Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Katherine Edwards Mid School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy
High : Pioneer High

Students at Daniel Phelan Language Academy are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Daniel Phelan Language Academy.


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