Enrollment
485
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CA
Willmore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willmore 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 064215003428
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willmore Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Willmore Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willmore Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215003428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willmore Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willmore Elementary
Willmore Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Westminster, California, enrolling 485 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
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 2,017 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 (77%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Westminster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastwood Elementary (542 students): Willmore Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 23.6:1).
Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students) and Warner Middle (846 students) alongside Willmore 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 Willmore Elementary compares
Willmore 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 18% | 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
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% 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
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$16,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 76.9%
Asian 11.8%
White 6.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Willmore Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster, which includes Willmore 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 Willmore 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willmore 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 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
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
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 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 (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willmore Elementary
How many students attend Willmore Elementary?
Willmore Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willmore Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Willmore Elementary?
65.5% of students at Willmore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willmore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willmore Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willmore Elementary?
Willmore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willmore Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Willmore 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.
Is Willmore Elementary a good school?
Willmore Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Willmore 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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