Schmitt Elementary

schmitt.wsdk8.us

322 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Schmitt Elementary, located at 7200 Trask Ave. in Westminster, California, is a public school serving students within the Westminster School District. Situated in a residential area of Orange County, the school serves as a local hub for families, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children. As part of the Westminster School District, the school typically emphasizes a curriculum aligned with California state standards, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school community at Schmitt Elementary is characterized by the diverse demographics typical of the Westminster area. Like many schools in the district, it often implements programs designed to support English language learners and provide inclusive environments for a multicultural student body. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere, encouraging parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational success and well-being of its students.

322

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schmitt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	201
Black	2
Asian	99
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
201 (62.4 %)
Asian
99 (30.7 %)
Two or More
10 (3.1 %)
White
8 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Westminster
Phone:	(714)894-7264
Website:	http://schmitt.wsdk8.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 66

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 55