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Richard Henry Lee Elementary School vs. Rossmoor Elementary School

Should you attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary School or Rossmoor Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School
11481 Foster Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Rossmoor Elementary School
3272 Shakespeare Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Richard Henry Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Rossmoor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 615 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rossmoor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
615 students
550 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rossmoor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rossmoor Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rossmoor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rossmoor Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#93 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
#250 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rossmoor Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in CA)
83%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rossmoor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 1% in CA)
81%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rossmoor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rossmoor Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
107
113
Grade 1 Students
94
72
Grade 2 Students
105
80
Grade 3 Students
108
83
Grade 4 Students
103
100
Grade 5 Students
98
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rossmoor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rossmoor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rossmoor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rossmoor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rossmoor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rossmoor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rossmoor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rossmoor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rossmoor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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