- Enrollment
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seal Beach, CA
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062259008885
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 721
- students enrolled
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259008885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 062259008885 · Seal Beach, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 21.2:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamitos High (2,915 students)
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Alamitos H
Los Alamitos High
2,915 students
- Sharon Christa 1,018
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
1,018 students
- Oak Middle 998
Oak Middle
998 students
- This school 721
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
721 students
- Francis Hopkin 642
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
642 students
- Jack L. Weaver 640
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
640 students
What this shows J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary compares
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 8.2%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamitos Unified reports $15,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack L. Weaver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
How many students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary has 721 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seal Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
11.3% of students at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Seal Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Los Alamitos Unified?
Besides J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary, Los Alamitos Unified also operates Los Alamitos High (2,915 students), Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students), and Oak Middle (998 students). See the Los Alamitos Unified district page for the complete list.