Enrollment
540
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Alamitos, CA
Rossmoor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rossmoor 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 062259007307
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossmoor Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rossmoor Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rossmoor Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Los Alamitos, CA.
School address
District: Los Alamitos Unified · California
NCES ID 062259007307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rossmoor Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rossmoor Elementary
Rossmoor Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Los Alamitos, California, enrolling 540 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
With 540 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #558.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 900 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Los Alamitos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis Hopkinson Elementary (642 students): Rossmoor Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.5:1 vs 26.8:1).
Los Alamitos Unified also operates Los Alamitos High (2,915 students) and Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle (1,018 students) alongside Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor Elementary compares
Rossmoor 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$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
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
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 16.7%
Asian 13.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rossmoor 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
Los Alamitos Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 24.1:1 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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rossmoor Elementary
How many students attend Rossmoor Elementary?
Rossmoor Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Alamitos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossmoor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossmoor Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rossmoor Elementary?
15.8% of students at Rossmoor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossmoor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rossmoor Elementary is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Los Alamitos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossmoor Elementary?
Rossmoor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Rossmoor Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Alamitos?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossmoor 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.
Is Rossmoor Elementary a good school?
Rossmoor Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. 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 Rossmoor 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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