Enrollment
531
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newland (William T.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061422001630
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newland (William T.) Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newland (William T.) Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newland (William T.) Elementary ranks #4 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Fountain Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061422001630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newland (William T.) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newland (William T.) Elementary
Newland (William T.) Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the California average.
With 531 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 1,152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #199.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fountain Valley Elementary spends $12,548 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Huntington Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harbour View Elementary (677 students): Newland (William T.) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.3:1 vs 30.8:1).
Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students) and Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students) alongside Newland (William T.) 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 Newland (William T.) Elementary compares
Newland (William T.) 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$12,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 16.4%
Asian 14.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Newland (William T.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fountain Valley Elementary, which includes Newland (William T.) Elementary.
$12,548
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 38.8%
Federal 5.8%
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 Newland (William T.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newland (William T.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
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 (~531 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newland (William T.) Elementary
How many students attend Newland (William T.) Elementary?
Newland (William T.) Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newland (William T.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newland (William T.) Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newland (William T.) Elementary?
15.1% of students at Newland (William T.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newland (William T.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newland (William T.) Elementary is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newland (William T.) Elementary?
Newland (William T.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Newland (William T.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Newland (William T.) Elementary ranks #4 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 Newland (William T.) Elementary a good school?
Newland (William T.) Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fountain Valley Elementary?
Besides Newland (William T.) Elementary, Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students), Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students), and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle (690 students). See the Fountain Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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