Rossmoor Elementary

Rossmoor Elementary is a highly-regarded K-5 public school serving about 540 students within the top-performing Los Alamitos Unified School District, consistently ranking in the top 7% of all California elementary schools.

The school excels with balanced, high academic achievement, particularly in mathematics where scores far exceed state and district averages, and it provides exceptional support that leads to outstanding results for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those in special education. A standout strength is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.2%, which is less than half the district average and a key indicator of a healthy, engaged school community. While still excellent, its statewide ranking has seen a slight decline in recent years, and an interesting pattern shows male students consistently outperforming female students, which is uncommon at the elementary level.

When compared to nearby schools, Rossmoor achieves its strong outcomes efficiently, with moderate per-student spending and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio than some peers like Los Alamitos Elementary. It serves a more diverse student population than the absolute top performer in the district, Jack L. Weaver Elementary, yet maintains very high performance. The contrast with schools in neighboring districts, such as those in Long Beach Unified, is stark, highlighting how the strength of the Los Alamitos district itself is a major factor in the success of all its schools.