- Enrollment
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Alamitos, CA
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jack L. Weaver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062259006163
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack L. Weaver Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Los Alamitos · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack L. Weaver Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack L. Weaver Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Los Alamitos, CA.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259006163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Jack L. Weaver Elementary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062259006163 · Los Alamitos, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 26.7:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamitos High (2,915 students)
Jack L. Weaver Elementary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jack L. Weaver 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
- J. H. Mcgaugh 721
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
721 students
- Francis Hopkin 642
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
642 students
- This school 640
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
640 students
What this shows Jack L. Weaver Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack L. Weaver Elementary compares
Jack L. Weaver 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 87% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.8%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 20.3%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Jack L. Weaver 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 Jack L. Weaver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack L. Weaver 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Alamitos
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Los Alamitos Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Rossmoor Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack L. Weaver Elementary
How many students attend Jack L. Weaver Elementary?
Jack L. Weaver Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Alamitos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack L. Weaver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack L. Weaver Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack L. Weaver Elementary?
7.3% of students at Jack L. Weaver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack L. Weaver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jack L. Weaver Elementary is Asian at 35.8% of enrollment, in Los Alamitos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack L. Weaver Elementary?
Jack L. Weaver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Jack L. Weaver Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Alamitos?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack L. Weaver Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Alamitos Unified?
Besides Jack L. Weaver 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.