Enrollment
485
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Schroeder Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schroeder Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064215006913
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schroeder Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Schroeder Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schroeder Elementary ranks #9 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schroeder Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schroeder Elementary
Schroeder Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 485 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 1,303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #246.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1213 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Huntington Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harbour View Elementary (677 students): Schroeder Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.3:1 vs 30.8:1).
Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students) and Warner Middle (846 students) alongside Schroeder 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 Schroeder Elementary compares
Schroeder 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 28.5%
Asian 26.0%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Schroeder Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster, which includes Schroeder Elementary.
$16,253
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 Schroeder Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schroeder Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 Huntington Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harbour View Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Circle View Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hope View Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 22.4:1 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 (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schroeder Elementary
How many students attend Schroeder Elementary?
Schroeder Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schroeder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schroeder Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schroeder Elementary?
36.5% of students at Schroeder Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schroeder Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schroeder Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.0% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schroeder Elementary?
Schroeder Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Schroeder Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Schroeder Elementary ranks #9 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach on the city page.
Is Schroeder Elementary a good school?
Schroeder Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Westminster?
Besides Schroeder 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.
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