Enrollment
546
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Hope View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hope View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062814004335
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope View Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #6 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope View Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope View Elementary ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Ocean View · California
NCES ID 062814004335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hope View Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hope View Elementary
Hope View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
With 546 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #310.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% 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): Hope View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.8:1 vs 30.8:1).
Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students) and Marine View Middle (736 students) alongside Hope 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 Hope View Elementary compares
Hope 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Hope 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 Hope 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 Hope View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marine View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope 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
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
Circle View Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hope View Elementary
How many students attend Hope View Elementary?
Hope View Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope View Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope View Elementary?
22.6% of students at Hope View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hope View Elementary is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope View Elementary?
Hope View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hope View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope View Elementary ranks #6 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 Hope View Elementary a good school?
Hope View Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Ocean View?
Besides Hope 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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