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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 5% 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
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Henry Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary School?
615 students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Richard Henry Lee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% 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 26:1, 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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