Enrollment
591
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Agnes L. Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061803002224
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agnes L. Smith Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #19 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Agnes L. Smith Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes L. Smith Elementary ranks #19 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803002224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Agnes L. Smith Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Agnes L. Smith Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #804.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Huntington Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harbour View Elementary (677 students): Agnes L. Smith Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.6:1 vs 30.8:1).
Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students) and Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students) alongside Agnes L. Smith Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Agnes L. Smith Elementary compares
Agnes L. Smith Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 16.4%
Asian 7.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Agnes L. Smith Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntington Beach City Elementary, which includes Agnes L. Smith Elementary.
$14,654
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.5%
State 14.1%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Agnes L. Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R. Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agnes L. Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Huntington Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harbour View Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Circle View Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hope View Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Agnes L. Smith Elementary
How many students attend Agnes L. Smith Elementary?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agnes L. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Agnes L. Smith Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agnes L. Smith Elementary?
33.8% of students at Agnes L. Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agnes L. Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Agnes L. Smith Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agnes L. Smith Elementary?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Agnes L. Smith Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes L. Smith Elementary ranks #19 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntington Beach on the city page.
Is Agnes L. Smith Elementary a good school?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Besides Agnes L. Smith Elementary, Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students), Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students), and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (516 students). See the Huntington Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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