Enrollment
582
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Circle View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Circle View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062814004328
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circle View Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Circle View Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Circle View Elementary ranks #2 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Ocean View · California
NCES ID 062814004328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Circle View Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Circle View Elementary
Circle View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 582 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 582 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,390 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #100, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Huntington Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harbour View Elementary (677 students): Circle View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.3:1 vs 30.8:1).
Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students) and Marine View Middle (736 students) alongside Circle View 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 Circle View Elementary compares
Circle View 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,035
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
Counselors0.1 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 41.1%
Asian 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 15.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Circle View Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ocean View, which includes Circle View Elementary.
$15,035
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.7%
State 33.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 Circle View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marine View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista View Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circle View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 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 (~582 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Circle View Elementary
How many students attend Circle View Elementary?
Circle View Elementary has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle View Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Circle View Elementary?
28.0% of students at Circle View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Circle View Elementary is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle View Elementary?
Circle View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Circle View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Circle View Elementary ranks #2 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 Circle View Elementary a good school?
Circle View Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ocean View?
Besides Circle View Elementary, Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students), Marine View Middle (736 students), and Vista View Middle (724 students). See the Ocean View district page for the complete list.
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