- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CA
Post Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Post Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488001873
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Post Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post Elementary ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Post Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061488001873 · Westminster, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 26:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Post Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Post 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 338
Post Elementary
338 students
What this shows Post Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post Elementary compares
Post 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 3.6%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Post 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 Post Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post 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
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 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
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Post Elementary
How many students attend Post Elementary?
Post Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Post Elementary?
64.9% of students at Post Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Post Elementary is Asian at 62.1% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Elementary?
Post Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Post Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Elementary ranks #1 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 Post 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.