- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CA
Schmitt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schmitt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064215006912
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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
Schmitt Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Schmitt Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schmitt Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Schmitt Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 064215006912 · Westminster, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 18.5:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen Stacey Middle (947 students)
Schmitt Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Schmitt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen Stacey M
Helen Stacey Middle
947 students
- Warner Middle
Warner Middle
846 students
- Demille Elemen
Demille Elementary
562 students
- Eastwood Eleme
Eastwood Elementary
542 students
- Jessie Hayden
Jessie Hayden Elementary
514 students
- This school 314
Schmitt Elementary
314 students
What this shows Schmitt Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schmitt Elementary compares
Schmitt 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,742
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
Asian 27.2%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Schmitt Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schmitt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schmitt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
Post Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 26:1 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schmitt Elementary
How many students attend Schmitt Elementary?
Schmitt Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schmitt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schmitt Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schmitt Elementary?
81.1% of students at Schmitt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schmitt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schmitt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schmitt Elementary?
Schmitt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Schmitt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Schmitt Elementary ranks #3 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 Westminster?
Besides Schmitt Elementary, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Warner Middle (846 students), and Demille Elementary (562 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.