- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Leo Carrillo Elementary held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061488009371 · Westminster, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 24.2:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Leo Carrillo Elementary held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Leo Carrillo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 508
Leo Carrillo Elementary
508 students
What this shows Leo Carrillo Elementary reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leo Carrillo Elementary compares
Leo Carrillo 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,041
- 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
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.