Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 87%
- Reading Proficiency: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)91%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richard Henry Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Rossmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary School?
577 students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Lee Elementary School offer ?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richard Henry Lee Elementary School part of?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School is part of Los Alamitos Unified School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
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