- Enrollment
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Alamitos, CA
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Henry Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062259000794
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Henry Lee Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Los Alamitos · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Henry Lee Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Los Alamitos, CA.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Richard Henry Lee Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 062259000794 · Los Alamitos, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 24.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamitos High (2,915 students)
Richard Henry Lee Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard Henry Lee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Alamitos H
Los Alamitos High
2,915 students
- Sharon Christa 1,018
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
1,018 students
- Oak Middle 998
Oak Middle
998 students
- J. H. Mcgaugh 721
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
721 students
- Francis Hopkin 642
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
642 students
- This school 603
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
603 students
What this shows Richard Henry Lee Elementary reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Henry Lee Elementary compares
Richard Henry Lee 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$15,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 32.0%
Asian 19.6%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Richard Henry Lee Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamitos Unified reports $15,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Henry Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Henry Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Los Alamitos Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Rossmoor Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 24.5:1 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Henry Lee Elementary
How many students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary has 603 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Alamitos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% 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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
15.1% of students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Henry Lee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment, in Los Alamitos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Henry Lee Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Alamitos?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Los Alamitos Unified?
Besides Richard Henry Lee 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.