- Enrollment
- 2,915
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Rossmoor Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 062259007307 · Los Alamitos, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 24.5:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamitos High (2,915 students)
Rossmoor Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rossmoor 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 540
Rossmoor Elementary
540 students
What this shows Rossmoor Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rossmoor Elementary compares
Rossmoor 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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
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
District finance for Los Alamitos Unified reports $15,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~540 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.