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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rossmoor 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
Rossmoor Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rossmoor Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rossmoor 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
#250 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Rossmoor Elementary School's ranking?
Rossmoor Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rossmoor Elementary School often compared to?
Rossmoor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rossmoor Elementary School?
550 students attend Rossmoor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rossmoor Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rossmoor Elementary School?
Rossmoor Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rossmoor Elementary School offer ?
Rossmoor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rossmoor Elementary School part of?
Rossmoor Elementary School is part of Los Alamitos Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/30/2008
I would not recommend this school to anyone. We were not impressed with the academic program at Rossmoor - very average.
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