Christian Sorensen Elementary

Public K-5

 11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
       Whittier, CA  90606-1996


(562) 789-3220

District: Whittier City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2466th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,041 Help


Students who attend Christian Sorensen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Katherine Edwards Middle
High:    Whittier High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.8 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.5%
Two or more races:
4.7%
White:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.2% Help


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Compare Details Christian Sorensen Elementary ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th 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 51.3. (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.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.5%), two or more races (4.7%), White (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christian Sorensen Elementary is 24.8. 8 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 Christian Sorensen Elementary is $5,041, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Christian Sorensen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Christian Sorensen Elementary 2466th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Christian Sorensen Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Whittier City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whittier City Elementary 611th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Christian Sorensen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Christian Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.99 3366th 4809 30.0%
2005 32.25 3147th 4822 34.7%
2006 27.86 3464th 4818 28.1%
2007 35.69 3183rd 5113 37.7%
2008 27.85 3767th 5113 26.3%
2009 28.41 3815th 5193 26.5%
2010 17.58 4739th 5314 10.8%
2011 46.16 2822nd 5377 47.5%
2012 60.10 2043rd 5390 62.1%
2013 56.95 2294th 5530 58.5%
2015 40.14 3004th 5611 46.5%
2016 39.38 3112th 5614 44.6%
2017 51.58 2460th 5692 56.8%
2018 52.80 2398th 5662 57.6%
2019 52.35 2470th 5789 57.3%
2022 42.72 2925th 5883 50.3%
2023 51.30 2460th 5848 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christian Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.61 942nd 5084 81.5%
2019 77.41 833rd 5173 83.9%
2022 56.46 1896th 5264 64.0%
2023 64.11 1513th 5355 71.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Christian Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.74 68th 356 80.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Christian Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.04 2185th 5413 59.6%
2019 50.50 2463rd 5492 55.2%
2022 37.81 3133rd 5635 44.4%
2023 45.69 2646th 5595 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Christian Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.58 2595th 5431 52.2%
2019 52.32 2350th 5510 57.4%
2022 48.66 2517th 5663 55.6%
2023 56.49 2098th 5627 62.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Christian Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.02 1138th 4830 76.4%
2019 71.57 1089th 4963 78.1%
2022 60.83 1594th 5084 68.6%
2023 66.09 1350th 5079 73.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Christian Sorensen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 117 1 10 257 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 126 3 10 259 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1990 129 5 8 307 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 136 3 14 305 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 118 10 6 372 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 73 7 3 369 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 99 7 6 372 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 134 15 3 394 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 134 15 3 394 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 75 6 10 493 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 65 6 2 501 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 55 1 1 483 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 53 0 10 484 4 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 56 6 4 481 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 48 11 2 515 9 n/a n/a 1 586
2003 48 11 2 515 9 n/a n/a 1 586
2004 39 11 4 543 3 n/a n/a 6 606
2005 29 13 4 537 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2006 17 6 3 527 2 n/a n/a 10 565
2007 14 7 2 469 2 n/a n/a 5 499
2008 22 4 3 430 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 23 1 1 435 0 0 10 0 470
2010 12 2 3 422 0 0 3 0 442
2011 8 1 4 427 0 0 2 0 442
2012 13 2 1 418 0 1 3 0 438
2013 14 2 1 430 0 0 6 0 453
2014 17 3 1 438 0 0 7 0 466
2015 12 2 1 444 2 0 10 0 471
2016 11 1 3 475 0 0 6 0 496
2017 13 1 1 454 0 1 9 0 479
2018 14 4 2 451 0 1 8 0 480
2019 14 2 3 458 0 1 15 0 493
2020 20 4 1 454 1 1 18 0 499
2021 17 4 1 450 0 1 24 0 497
2022 20 4 2 422 0 1 23 0 472
2023 17 7 6 432 1 2 23 0 488

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

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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 Christian Sorensen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 17.0 22.6 n/a
1989 398 16.4 24.2 n/a
1990 449 18.3 24.5 n/a
1991 458 17.5 26.1 n/a
1992 506 17.8 28.4 50
1993 453 17.0 26.6 58.1
1994 484 19.0 25.5 53.9
1995 546 20.0 27.3 70.9
1996 546 20.0 27.3 70.9
1997 584 21.0 27.8 90.9
1998 574 24.0 23.9 91.3
1999 541 24.0 22.5 81.5
2000 551 25.0 22.0 67.7
2001 548 27.0 20.3 63.1
2002 586 29.0 20.2 66.8
2003 586 29.0 20.2 66.8
2004 606 29.5 20.5 67.5
2005 585 28.0 20.9 61.9
2006 565 28.5 19.8 63.4
2007 499 27.0 18.5 51
2008 460 25.0 18.4 68.5
2009 470 21.5 20.9 71.7
2010 442 19.0 23.2 71.5
2011 442 n/a n/a 63.6
2012 438 17.0 25.7 n/a
2013 453 17.0 26.6 79.9
2014 466 17.0 27.4 68.2
2015 471 17.0 27.7 84.1
2016 496 18.0 27.5 83.7
2017 479 19.0 25.2 83.3
2018 480 19.0 25.2 82.3
2019 493 18.0 27.3 79.7
2020 499 n/a n/a 81.2
2021 497 18.7 26.4 76.5
2022 472 n/a n/a 77.3
2023 488 19.6 24.8 67.2

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 Christian Sorensen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 17.0 22.6 n/a
1989 398 16.4 24.2 n/a
1990 449 18.3 24.5 n/a
1991 458 17.5 26.1 n/a
1992 506 17.8 28.4 50
1993 453 17.0 26.6 58.1
1994 484 19.0 25.5 53.9
1995 546 20.0 27.3 70.9
1996 546 20.0 27.3 70.9
1997 584 21.0 27.8 90.9
1998 574 24.0 23.9 91.3
1999 541 24.0 22.5 81.5
2000 551 25.0 22.0 67.7
2001 548 27.0 20.3 63.1
2002 586 29.0 20.2 66.8
2003 586 29.0 20.2 66.8
2004 606 29.5 20.5 67.5
2005 585 28.0 20.9 61.9
2006 565 28.5 19.8 63.4
2007 499 27.0 18.5 51
2008 460 25.0 18.4 68.5
2009 470 21.5 20.9 71.7
2010 442 19.0 23.2 71.5
2011 442 n/a n/a 63.6
2012 438 17.0 25.7 n/a
2013 453 17.0 26.6 79.9
2014 466 17.0 27.4 68.2
2015 471 17.0 27.7 84.1
2016 496 18.0 27.5 83.7
2017 479 19.0 25.2 83.3
2018 480 19.0 25.2 82.3
2019 493 18.0 27.3 79.7
2020 499 n/a n/a 81.2
2021 497 18.7 26.4 76.5
2022 472 n/a n/a 77.3
2023 488 19.6 24.8 67.2

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

Christian Sorensen Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%99.0%
201396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201490.0%5.0%0.0%5.0%94.0%94.0%95.0%91.0%91.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%98.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥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 Christian Sorensen Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,041

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Christian Sorensen Elementary

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 2470th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2460th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Christian Sorensen Elementary)50.638.2
 12.4%
   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 (Christian Sorensen Elementary)49.447.4
 2%
   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 (Christian Sorensen Elementary)5737.2
 19.8%
   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 (Christian Sorensen Elementary)36.728.2
 8.5%
   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 (Christian Sorensen Elementary)48.750.7
 2%
   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 (Christian Sorensen Elementary)37.741.2
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Whittier City Elementary)37.434.6
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Christian Sorensen Elementary)34.640.6
 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 Students493488
 1%
African American27
 250%
American Indian01
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic458432
 5.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White1417
 21.4%
Two or More Races1523
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.7%67.2%
 12.5%


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Students at Christian Sorensen Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended Christian Sorensen Elementary.

Students who attend Christian Sorensen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Katherine Edwards Middle
High : Whittier High

Christian Sorensen Elementary ranks 2466th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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