Enrollment
640
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack L. Weaver Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jack L. Weaver Elementary
Jack L. Weaver Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Los Alamitos, California, enrolling 640 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.3% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the California average.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 757 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #325.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1067 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Los Alamitos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis Hopkinson Elementary (642 students): Jack L. Weaver Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.7:1 vs 26.8:1).
Los Alamitos Unified also operates Los Alamitos High (2,915 students) and Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students) alongside Jack L. Weaver 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 Jack L. Weaver Elementary compares
Jack L. Weaver 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Alamitos Unified, which includes Jack L. Weaver Elementary.
$13,884
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 42.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jack L. Weaver Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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