- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
John H. Eader Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John H. Eader Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061803002216
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Eader Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #13 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Eader Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Eader Elementary ranks #13 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803002216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
John H. Eader Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 061803002216 · Huntington Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 27.7:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students)
John H. Eader Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John H. Eader 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
- Huntington Sea
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
495 students
- This school
John H. Eader Elementary
416 students
What this shows John H. Eader Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Eader Elementary compares
John H. Eader 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
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
Counselors0.4 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 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 13.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, John H. Eader 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 John H. Eader Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Eader 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
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Eader Elementary
How many students attend John H. Eader Elementary?
John H. Eader Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Eader Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Eader Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H. Eader Elementary?
17.4% of students at John H. Eader Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Eader Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John H. Eader Elementary is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Eader Elementary?
John H. Eader Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 John H. Eader Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Eader Elementary ranks #13 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 John H. Eader 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.