- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosamond, CA
Westpark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westpark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063762011604
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westpark Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Rosamond · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westpark Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westpark Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, CA.
School address
District: Southern Kern Unified · California
NCES ID 063762011604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Westpark Elementary held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 063762011604 · Rosamond, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 24.4:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosamond High Early College Campus (927 students)
Westpark Elementary held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Westpark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westpark Elementary
952 students
- Rosamond High
Rosamond High Early College Campus
927 students
- Rosamond Eleme
Rosamond Elementary
822 students
- Tropico Middle
Tropico Middle
815 students
- Abraham Lincol 71
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
71 students
- Rare Earth Hig 49
Rare Earth High (Continuation)
49 students
What this shows Westpark Elementary reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westpark Elementary compares
Westpark 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$15,641
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 24.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Westpark Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Southern Kern Unified reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westpark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosamond High Early College Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosamond Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tropico Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Alternative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westpark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Rosamond
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westpark Elementary
How many students attend Westpark Elementary?
Westpark Elementary has 952 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosamond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westpark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westpark Elementary is 24.4:1, 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 Westpark Elementary?
59.9% of students at Westpark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westpark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westpark Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Rosamond, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westpark Elementary?
Westpark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Westpark Elementary rank among public schools in Rosamond?
By Resource Investment Index, Westpark Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rosamond on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Kern Unified?
Besides Westpark Elementary, Southern Kern Unified also operates Rosamond High Early College Campus (927 students), Rosamond Elementary (822 students), and Tropico Middle (815 students). See the Southern Kern Unified district page for the complete list.