Enrollment
542
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CA
Eastwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064215006905
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastwood Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastwood Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastwood Elementary
Eastwood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Westminster, California, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #469.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1355 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Westminster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Leo Carrillo Elementary (508 students): Eastwood Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 24.2:1).
Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students) and Warner Middle (846 students) alongside Eastwood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eastwood Elementary compares
Eastwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 29.9%
Asian 26.8%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Eastwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster, which includes Eastwood Elementary.
$16,253
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eastwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Westminster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Willmore Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Westmont Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 22:1 students per teacher
Post Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 26:1 students per teacher
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Elementary
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary?
Eastwood Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastwood Elementary?
25.2% of students at Eastwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 30.1% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood Elementary?
Eastwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westminster on the city page.
Is Eastwood Elementary a good school?
Eastwood Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westminster?
Besides Eastwood Elementary, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Warner Middle (846 students), and Demille Elementary (562 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.
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