Rossmoor Elementary

Summary:

Rossmoor Elementary is a public elementary school located in Los Alamitos, California, serving grades K-5 with 576 students. It is part of the highly-ranked Los Alamitos Unified School District, which is ranked 63 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rossmoor Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in California, ranking in the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state for the past several years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance and student outcomes. Rossmoor students consistently outperform the state and district averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with 77.82% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 65.31% for the district and 35.54% for the state. Rossmoor also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of California elementary schools for Hispanic students, top 10% for Special Education students, and top 20% for Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Rossmoor Elementary's academic performance is consistently higher than the other schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District, including Jack L. Weaver Elementary, Francis Hopkinson Elementary, and Los Alamitos Elementary. The schools in the neighboring Long Beach Unified School District, such as Newcomb Academy and Emerson Parkside Academy, generally perform below Rossmoor Elementary, despite being in a larger and more diverse district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3272 Shakespeare Dr.
       Los Alamitos, CA  90720-3842


(562) 799-4520

District: Los Alamitos Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,860 Help


Students who attend Rossmoor Elementary usually attend:

High:    Los Alamitos High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.1 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.1%
Hispanic:
29.2%
Two or more races:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rossmoor Elementary ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rossmoor Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Student population at Rossmoor Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.1%), Hispanic (29.2%), two or more races (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rossmoor Elementary is 26.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rossmoor Elementary is $4,860, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rossmoor Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rossmoor Elementary 209th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Rossmoor Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Alamitos Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Alamitos Unified 63rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rossmoor Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.94 240th 4809 95.0%
2005 92.84 339th 4822 93.0%
2006 92.04 382nd 4818 92.1%
2007 92.53 378th 5113 92.6%
2008 86.50 677th 5113 86.8%
2009 90.83 440th 5193 91.5%
2010 85.96 678th 5314 87.2%
2011 92.85 256th 5377 95.2%
2012 93.98 154th 5390 97.1%
2013 94.80 124th 5530 97.8%
2015 94.49 362nd 5611 93.5%
2016 95.94 237th 5614 95.8%
2017 96.39 228th 5692 96.0%
2018 96.50 173rd 5662 96.9%
2019 94.97 291st 5789 95.0%
2022 97.25 180th 5883 96.9%
2023 95.50 317th 5874 94.6%
2024 96.53 209th 5862 96.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.98 82nd 610 86.6%
2023 66.90 236th 669 64.7%
2024 66.92 246th 669 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.82 184th 2420 92.4%
2024 96.49 82nd 2634 96.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.38 116th 5084 97.7%
2019 96.23 98th 5173 98.1%
2022 99.42 29th 5264 99.4%
2023 94.11 224th 5374 95.8%
2024 94.85 245th 5511 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.65 105th 5413 98.1%
2019 93.02 359th 5492 93.5%
2022 96.17 215th 5635 96.2%
2023 93.19 427th 5617 92.4%
2024 94.61 323rd 5605 94.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.82 31st 2128 98.5%
2022 98.22 44th 2227 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.23 232nd 5431 95.7%
2019 95.04 245th 5510 95.6%
2022 96.82 172nd 5663 97.0%
2023 95.86 233rd 5650 95.9%
2024 96.63 151st 5636 97.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.23 230th 1071 78.5%
2019 70.18 373rd 1149 67.5%
2022 88.50 9th 1154 99.2%
2023 81.36 128th 1190 89.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.20 46th 4830 99.0%
2019 97.40 77th 4963 98.4%
2022 99.54 20th 5084 99.6%
2023 97.21 98th 5098 98.1%
2024 98.51 45th 5102 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rossmoor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.23 140th 2737 94.9%
2019 84.42 291st 2834 89.7%
2022 84.99 270th 2726 90.1%
2023 81.22 379th 2662 85.8%
2024 86.71 192nd 2647 92.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rossmoor Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 486 7 52 26 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1989 495 22 67 40 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 490 27 75 54 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1991 542 37 67 53 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1992 560 37 70 52 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1993 462 39 58 51 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1994 451 41 62 53 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 482 40 65 55 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 482 40 65 55 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 485 31 54 45 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 470 14 48 53 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 491 11 59 61 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 493 9 61 51 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 489 11 76 52 1 n/a n/a 3 632
2002 451 2 97 52 2 n/a n/a 6 610
2003 451 2 97 52 2 n/a n/a 6 610
2004 409 10 89 55 5 n/a n/a 25 593
2005 383 8 79 60 4 n/a n/a 46 580
2006 374 10 74 62 4 n/a n/a 62 586
2007 377 9 69 71 8 n/a n/a 56 590
2008 362 11 53 67 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 369 12 48 65 1 6 126 0 627
2010 381 11 53 139 0 2 49 0 635
2011 374 5 54 142 1 1 54 0 631
2012 351 10 55 166 0 0 56 0 638
2013 365 8 54 179 0 3 81 0 690
2014 398 13 56 179 1 2 63 0 712
2015 366 18 48 169 0 1 60 0 662
2016 335 12 66 172 0 1 62 0 648
2017 327 17 72 180 2 1 61 0 660
2018 322 15 77 166 0 1 65 0 646
2019 296 10 85 167 0 1 70 0 629
2020 281 11 78 166 0 0 73 0 609
2021 235 9 77 152 0 0 68 0 541
2022 238 8 73 159 0 0 80 0 558
2023 231 10 80 168 0 0 87 0 576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rossmoor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 24.0 23.7 n/a
1989 624 25.0 24.9 n/a
1990 646 24.4 26.4 n/a
1991 699 26.7 26.1 n/a
1992 719 27.1 26.5 13.5
1993 610 22.1 27.6 19.7
1994 607 22.1 27.5 22.1
1995 644 24.5 26.3 15.4
1996 644 24.5 26.3 15.4
1997 616 29.4 21.0 17.5
1998 586 31.5 18.6 9.6
1999 623 30.2 20.6 8.5
2000 615 29.7 20.7 6.2
2001 632 30.2 20.9 6.4
2002 610 29.1 21.0 15.9
2003 610 29.1 21.0 15.9
2004 593 29.1 20.4 7
2005 580 28.1 20.6 6.9
2006 586 27.8 21.1 8.2
2007 590 29.3 20.1 10.7
2008 495 30.5 16.2 10.3
2009 627 28.5 19.9 0
2010 635 26.0 24.4 6.6
2011 631 n/a n/a 7
2012 638 26.0 24.5 n/a
2013 690 27.6 25.0 9.4
2014 712 27.0 26.3 10
2015 662 26.0 25.4 11.2
2016 648 25.0 25.9 11.9
2017 660 25.0 26.4 13.2
2018 646 25.0 25.8 16.9
2019 629 25.0 25.1 16.2
2020 609 n/a n/a 18.1
2021 541 22.0 24.5 15.5
2022 558 21.7 25.6 15.6
2023 576 22.0 26.1 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rossmoor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 24.0 23.7 n/a
1989 624 25.0 24.9 n/a
1990 646 24.4 26.4 n/a
1991 699 26.7 26.1 n/a
1992 719 27.1 26.5 13.5
1993 610 22.1 27.6 19.7
1994 607 22.1 27.5 22.1
1995 644 24.5 26.3 15.4
1996 644 24.5 26.3 15.4
1997 616 29.4 21.0 17.5
1998 586 31.5 18.6 9.6
1999 623 30.2 20.6 8.5
2000 615 29.7 20.7 6.2
2001 632 30.2 20.9 6.4
2002 610 29.1 21.0 15.9
2003 610 29.1 21.0 15.9
2004 593 29.1 20.4 7
2005 580 28.1 20.6 6.9
2006 586 27.8 21.1 8.2
2007 590 29.3 20.1 10.7
2008 495 30.5 16.2 10.3
2009 627 28.5 19.9 0
2010 635 26.0 24.4 6.6
2011 631 n/a n/a 7
2012 638 26.0 24.5 n/a
2013 690 27.6 25.0 9.4
2014 712 27.0 26.3 10
2015 662 26.0 25.4 11.2
2016 648 25.0 25.9 11.9
2017 660 25.0 26.4 13.2
2018 646 25.0 25.8 16.9
2019 629 25.0 25.1 16.2
2020 609 n/a n/a 18.1
2021 541 22.0 24.5 15.5
2022 558 21.7 25.6 15.6
2023 576 22.0 26.1 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Rossmoor Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201389.0%9.0%0.0%2.0%90.0%90.0%91.0%90.0%89.0%
201492.0%8.0%0.0%1.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201597.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201695.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%95.0%97.0%95.0%95.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.4%1.7%0.9%98.3%97.4%97.4%98.3%98.3%
202195.0%2.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rossmoor Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,860

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rossmoor Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 291st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 317th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rossmoor Elementary)79.874.5
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Alamitos Unified)84.478.5
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rossmoor Elementary)93.378.1
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Alamitos Unified)90.380.6
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rossmoor Elementary)77.979.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Alamitos Unified)82.880.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rossmoor Elementary)74.784.9
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamitos Unified)84.181.1
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rossmoor Elementary)79.880.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Alamitos Unified)85.482.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rossmoor Elementary)73.568.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamitos Unified)78.874.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Rossmoor Elementary)68.764.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Los Alamitos Unified)66.764.7
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students629576
 8.4%
African American1010
American Indian00
Asian8580
 5.9%
Hispanic167168
 0.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White296231
 22%
Two or More Races7087
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.2%16.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rossmoor Elementary

Students at Rossmoor Elementary are 40% White, 29% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Rossmoor Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Los Alamitos High

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Rossmoor Elementary.

Yes! Rossmoor Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 209th of 5862 California elementary schools.


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