- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CA
Westmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062814004351
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmont Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westmont Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Ocean View · California
NCES ID 062814004351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Westmont Elementary grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 062814004351 · Westminster, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 25.9:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa View Middle (817 students)
Westmont Elementary grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Westmont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa View Midd
Mesa View Middle
817 students
- Marine View Mi
Marine View Middle
736 students
- Vista View Mid
Vista View Middle
724 students
- Harbour View E
Harbour View Elementary
677 students
- Circle View El
Circle View Elementary
582 students
- This school
Westmont Elementary
441 students
What this shows Westmont Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westmont Elementary compares
Westmont Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,553
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
Counselors0.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 18.4%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Westmont Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean View reports $16,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marine View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 22:1 students per teacher
Post Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 26:1 students per teacher
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westmont Elementary
How many students attend Westmont Elementary?
Westmont Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westmont Elementary?
67.8% of students at Westmont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westmont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmont Elementary?
Westmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westmont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Elementary ranks #4 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 Ocean View?
Besides Westmont Elementary, Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students), Marine View Middle (736 students), and Vista View Middle (724 students). See the Ocean View district page for the complete list.