Enrollment
508
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CA
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leo Carrillo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488009371
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leo Carrillo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leo Carrillo Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leo Carrillo Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488009371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leo Carrillo Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leo Carrillo Elementary
Leo Carrillo Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Westminster, California, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.3% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,603 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #291.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and Asian (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Westminster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastwood Elementary (542 students): Leo Carrillo Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 23.6:1).
Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students) and La Quinta High (2,041 students) alongside Leo Carrillo 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 Leo Carrillo Elementary compares
Leo Carrillo 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
Asian 28.1%
White 8.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Leo Carrillo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garden Grove Unified, which includes Leo Carrillo Elementary.
$16,783
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 56.8%
Federal 12.9%
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 Leo Carrillo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leo Carrillo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Westminster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastwood Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 23.6:1 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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leo Carrillo Elementary
How many students attend Leo Carrillo Elementary?
Leo Carrillo Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo Carrillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo Carrillo Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leo Carrillo Elementary?
88.3% of students at Leo Carrillo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leo Carrillo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leo Carrillo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leo Carrillo Elementary?
Leo Carrillo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leo Carrillo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Leo Carrillo Elementary ranks #8 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 Leo Carrillo Elementary a good school?
Leo Carrillo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Leo Carrillo Elementary, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.
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