- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Huntington Seacliff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061803008242
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington Seacliff Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington Seacliff Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Seacliff Elementary ranks #10 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803008242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Huntington Seacliff Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 061803008242 · Huntington Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 20.6:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students)
Huntington Seacliff Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Huntington Seacliff Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ethel Dwyer Mi
Ethel Dwyer Middle
884 students
- Isaac L. Sower
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
771 students
- Agnes L. Smith
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
591 students
- Ralph E. Hawes
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
516 students
- This school
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
495 students
- John R. Peters
John R. Peterson Elementary
477 students
What this shows Huntington Seacliff Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington Seacliff Elementary compares
Huntington Seacliff 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$16,716
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
Counselors0.5 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 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Asian 20.0%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Huntington Seacliff Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntington Beach City Elementary reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntington Seacliff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R. Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington Seacliff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- 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
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
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
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntington Seacliff Elementary
How many students attend Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
Huntington Seacliff Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Seacliff Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
17.3% of students at Huntington Seacliff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Huntington Seacliff Elementary is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
Huntington Seacliff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Huntington Seacliff Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Seacliff Elementary ranks #10 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 Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Besides Huntington Seacliff Elementary, Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students), Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students), and Agnes L. Smith Elementary (591 students). See the Huntington Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.