Richard Henry Lee Elementary

609 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richard Henry Lee Elementary School, located in Los Alamitos, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus and commitment to student achievement, the school consistently maintains high performance standards. It provides a nurturing, community-oriented environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, making it a popular choice for families within the local residential area.

The school is characterized by its dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a supportive and well-resourced learning atmosphere. With a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Lee Elementary strives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Its location on Foster Road places it at the heart of the community, fostering a close-knit school culture where students, staff, and families work collaboratively to maintain a high quality of education.

609

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	218
Black	10
Asian	91
Two or More	78
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
218 (35.8 %)
White
210 (34.5 %)
Asian
91 (14.9 %)
Two or More
78 (12.8 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Alamitos Unified
Phone:	(562)799-4540
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 99