- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport Beach, CA
Eastbluff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastbluff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062724008244
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastbluff Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Newport Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastbluff Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbluff Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Newport Beach, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724008244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Eastbluff Elementary grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+18.0%).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 062724008244 · Newport Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 19.2:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Eastbluff Elementary grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+18.0%). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Eastbluff Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar High
2,106 students
- Newport Harbor
Newport Harbor High
2,084 students
- Costa Mesa Hig
Costa Mesa High
1,730 students
- Estancia High
Estancia High
976 students
- Horace Ensign
Horace Ensign Intermediate
875 students
- This school 364
Eastbluff Elementary
364 students
What this shows Eastbluff Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastbluff Elementary compares
Eastbluff Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$22,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Eastbluff Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport-Mesa Unified reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastbluff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Del Mar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Harbor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estancia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastbluff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Newport Beach
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mariners Elementary
Standard public school
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Newport Heights Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Newport Coast Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Roy O. Andersen Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Newport Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 21.2:1 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastbluff Elementary
How many students attend Eastbluff Elementary?
Eastbluff Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastbluff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastbluff Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastbluff Elementary?
15.5% of students at Eastbluff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastbluff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastbluff Elementary is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Newport Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastbluff Elementary?
Eastbluff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Eastbluff Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newport Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbluff Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Newport 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 Newport Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport-Mesa Unified?
Besides Eastbluff Elementary, Newport-Mesa Unified also operates Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students), Newport Harbor High (2,084 students), and Costa Mesa High (1,730 students). See the Newport-Mesa Unified district page for the complete list.