- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport Beach, CA
Mariners Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mariners Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062724004120
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariners Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Newport Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mariners Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mariners Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Newport Beach, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724004120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Mariners Elementary grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 062724004120 · Newport Beach, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 21.2:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Mariners Elementary grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mariners 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 573
Mariners Elementary
573 students
What this shows Mariners Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mariners Elementary compares
Mariners 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Mariners 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 Mariners 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estancia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mariners 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.
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
Eastbluff Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mariners Elementary
How many students attend Mariners Elementary?
Mariners Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariners Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariners Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Mariners Elementary?
15.8% of students at Mariners Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mariners Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mariners Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Newport Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mariners Elementary?
Mariners Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mariners Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newport Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariners Elementary ranks #2 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 Mariners 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.