Enrollment
625
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Alamitos, CA
Los Alamitos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Alamitos 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 062259007303
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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
Los Alamitos Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Los Alamitos · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Alamitos Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamitos Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Los Alamitos, CA.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259007303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Alamitos Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Alamitos Elementary
Los Alamitos Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Los Alamitos, California, enrolling 625 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 625 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #698.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1042 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Los Alamitos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis Hopkinson Elementary (642 students): Los Alamitos Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.1:1 vs 26.8:1).
Los Alamitos Unified also operates Los Alamitos High (2,915 students) and Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students) alongside Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos Elementary compares
Los Alamitos 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 46.6%
White 21.3%
Asian 17.5%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Alamitos 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
Jack L. Weaver Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 26.7:1 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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Los Alamitos Elementary
How many students attend Los Alamitos Elementary?
Los Alamitos Elementary has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Alamitos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamitos Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Alamitos Elementary?
26.7% of students at Los Alamitos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Alamitos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Alamitos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Los Alamitos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Alamitos Elementary?
Los Alamitos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Los Alamitos Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Alamitos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamitos Elementary ranks #5 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 Los Alamitos Elementary a good school?
Los Alamitos Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Los Alamitos 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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