- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Circle View Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062814004328 · Huntington Beach, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 25.3:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa View Middle (817 students)
Circle View Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Circle View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa View Midd
Mesa View Middle
817 students
- Marine View Mi
Marine View Middle
736 students
- Vista View Mid
Vista View Middle
724 students
- Harbour View E
Harbour View Elementary
677 students
- This school
Circle View Elementary
582 students
- Hope View Elem
Hope View Elementary
546 students
What this shows Circle View Elementary reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Circle View Elementary compares
Circle View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Ocean View reports $16,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.