Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Summary:

Richard Henry Lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Alamitos, California, serving 609 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Los Alamitos Unified School District, which is ranked 48th out of 1,560 school districts in the state.

Richard Henry Lee Elementary is an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in California with 85.27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.55% proficient or better in Mathematics, far outpacing the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students (ranked 22nd out of over 5,000 schools) and multi-racial students (ranked 23rd out of 667 schools). Additionally, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and serves a diverse student population, with 17.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Richard Henry Lee Elementary outperforms Francis Hopkinson Elementary, Los Alamitos Elementary, and Rossmoor Elementary in the Los Alamitos Unified School District, as well as Cubberley K-8, Prisk Elementary, and Kettering Elementary in the Long Beach Unified School District. The school's exceptional performance across various student subgroups and its consistently high rankings over the years make it a standout institution within the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11481 Foster Rd.
       Los Alamitos, CA  90720-3818


(562) 799-4540

District: Los Alamitos Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,801 Help


Students who attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Middle
High:    Los Alamitos High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.8%
White:
34.5%
Asian:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Richard Henry Lee Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.8%), White (34.5%), Asian (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 24.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Henry Lee Elementary is $5,801, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Los Alamitos Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richard Henry Lee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Henry Lee Elementary 166th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Richard Henry Lee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Los Alamitos Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Alamitos Unified 49th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard Henry Lee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.03 394th 4809 91.8%
2005 87.24 635th 4822 86.8%
2006 87.27 631st 4818 86.9%
2007 89.10 554th 5113 89.2%
2008 87.17 652nd 5113 87.2%
2009 87.18 629th 5193 87.9%
2010 93.32 241st 5314 95.5%
2011 91.88 322nd 5377 94.0%
2012 92.33 269th 5390 95.0%
2013 92.91 262nd 5530 95.3%
2015 93.99 383rd 5611 93.2%
2016 96.81 176th 5614 96.9%
2017 98.05 79th 5692 98.6%
2018 98.04 66th 5662 98.8%
2019 98.10 62nd 5789 98.9%
2022 98.29 74th 5883 98.7%
2023 97.25 166th 5874 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.68 12th 445 97.3%
2022 78.96 108th 610 82.3%
2023 89.04 23rd 669 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.46 89th 5084 98.2%
2019 99.81 7th 5173 99.9%
2022 98.47 71st 5264 98.7%
2023 98.54 60th 5374 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.46 61st 5413 98.9%
2019 96.38 137th 5492 97.5%
2022 97.44 103rd 5635 98.2%
2023 96.74 149th 5617 97.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 100.00 1st 2585 100.0%
2022 99.95 4th 2227 99.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.80 2nd 130 98.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.64 78th 5431 98.6%
2019 98.40 32nd 5510 99.4%
2022 98.14 68th 5663 98.8%
2023 96.55 188th 5650 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.08 3rd 1149 99.7%
2022 78.94 177th 1154 84.7%
2023 75.48 263rd 1190 77.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.81 6th 4830 99.9%
2019 99.60 12th 4963 99.8%
2022 99.64 17th 5084 99.7%
2023 99.33 22nd 5098 99.6%
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Rank History for White students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.61 64th 2737 97.7%
2019 90.79 79th 2834 97.2%
2022 92.93 34th 2726 98.8%
2023 90.44 91st 2662 96.6%
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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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 322 14 32 53 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 383 14 47 71 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1995 455 18 56 90 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 455 18 56 90 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 483 22 63 89 2 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 481 22 61 79 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 492 16 69 85 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 481 18 66 82 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 457 16 62 92 0 n/a n/a 11 638
2002 400 16 87 87 1 n/a n/a 18 609
2003 400 16 87 87 1 n/a n/a 18 609
2004 391 24 78 92 0 n/a n/a 50 635
2005 371 28 76 90 0 n/a n/a 53 618
2006 326 22 63 98 1 n/a n/a 74 584
2007 318 18 56 105 1 n/a n/a 79 577
2008 322 24 55 108 n/a n/a n/a 0 509
2009 322 21 61 107 1 4 112 0 628
2010 317 20 70 180 0 3 32 0 622
2011 321 17 72 194 0 1 36 0 641
2012 323 19 76 205 0 2 35 0 660
2013 301 20 86 217 0 6 40 0 670
2014 297 13 81 213 1 8 46 0 659
2015 282 14 96 228 1 3 54 0 678
2016 268 10 96 222 1 4 57 0 658
2017 260 7 98 219 1 6 69 0 660
2018 247 10 94 209 1 5 75 0 641
2019 245 11 88 227 1 6 70 0 648
2020 238 10 101 220 1 7 77 0 654
2021 213 8 102 213 1 5 67 0 609
2022 206 10 86 201 1 3 70 0 577
2023 210 10 91 218 0 2 78 0 609

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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 422 15.4 27.4 15.2
1994 516 18.9 27.3 14.1
1995 621 21.5 28.9 14.2
1996 621 21.5 28.9 14.2
1997 659 30.0 22.0 13.7
1998 644 33.5 19.2 11.8
1999 662 31.0 21.4 11.5
2000 648 31.0 20.9 11
2001 638 29.0 22.0 9.6
2002 609 28.5 21.4 13
2003 609 28.5 21.4 13
2004 635 29.0 21.9 13.8
2005 618 28.0 22.1 12.9
2006 584 27.0 21.6 18
2007 577 27.0 21.4 18.7
2008 509 33.5 15.2 18.5
2009 628 29.0 18.2 0
2010 622 24.5 25.3 13.5
2011 641 n/a n/a 15.1
2012 660 26.0 25.3 n/a
2013 670 25.0 26.8 17.5
2014 659 25.0 26.3 17.1
2015 678 26.0 26.0 18.3
2016 658 25.0 26.3 14.4
2017 660 25.0 26.4 14.4
2018 641 25.0 25.6 18.3
2019 648 25.0 25.9 18.2
2020 654 n/a n/a 17.7
2021 609 24.7 24.5 16.7
2022 577 24.0 24.0 19.1
2023 609 25.0 24.3 17.6

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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 422 15.4 27.4 15.2
1994 516 18.9 27.3 14.1
1995 621 21.5 28.9 14.2
1996 621 21.5 28.9 14.2
1997 659 30.0 22.0 13.7
1998 644 33.5 19.2 11.8
1999 662 31.0 21.4 11.5
2000 648 31.0 20.9 11
2001 638 29.0 22.0 9.6
2002 609 28.5 21.4 13
2003 609 28.5 21.4 13
2004 635 29.0 21.9 13.8
2005 618 28.0 22.1 12.9
2006 584 27.0 21.6 18
2007 577 27.0 21.4 18.7
2008 509 33.5 15.2 18.5
2009 628 29.0 18.2 0
2010 622 24.5 25.3 13.5
2011 641 n/a n/a 15.1
2012 660 26.0 25.3 n/a
2013 670 25.0 26.8 17.5
2014 659 25.0 26.3 17.1
2015 678 26.0 26.0 18.3
2016 658 25.0 26.3 14.4
2017 660 25.0 26.4 14.4
2018 641 25.0 25.6 18.3
2019 648 25.0 25.9 18.2
2020 654 n/a n/a 17.7
2021 609 24.7 24.5 16.7
2022 577 24.0 24.0 19.1
2023 609 25.0 24.3 17.6

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

Richard Henry Lee Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201496.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201594.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201697.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201798.0%1.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.5%2.5%0.0%98.4%97.5%97.5%98.4%98.4%
202196.7%1.1%2.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard Henry Lee Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,801

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Henry Lee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Richard Henry Lee Elementary)85.884.5
 1.4%
   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 (Richard Henry Lee Elementary)88.381.6
 6.8%
   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 (Richard Henry Lee Elementary)93.385.9
 7.5%
   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 (Richard Henry Lee Elementary)93.378.5
 14.8%
   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 (Richard Henry Lee Elementary)95.285.6
 9.6%
   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 (Richard Henry Lee Elementary)79.872.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Alamitos Unified)78.874.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Richard Henry Lee Elementary)72.678.6
 6%
   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 Students648609
 6%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian8891
 3.4%
Hispanic227218
 4%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White245210
 14.3%
Two or More Races7078
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%17.6%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Henry Lee Elementary

Students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary are 36% Hispanic, 34% White, 15% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Richard Henry Lee Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 166th of 5874 California elementary schools.

Students who attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Middle
High : Los Alamitos High

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Richard Henry Lee Elementary.


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