- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport Beach, CA
Newport Coast Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newport Coast Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062724008544
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Coast Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Newport Beach · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Coast Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Coast Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Newport Beach, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724008544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Newport Coast Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 062724008544 · Newport Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 20.4:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Newport Coast Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Newport Coast 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 429
Newport Coast Elementary
429 students
What this shows Newport Coast Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newport Coast Elementary compares
Newport Coast 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% 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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Asian 23.5%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Newport Coast 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 Newport Coast 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Newport Coast 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.
Mariners Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Newport Heights Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 22.8:1 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport Coast Elementary
How many students attend Newport Coast Elementary?
Newport Coast Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Coast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Coast Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Newport Coast Elementary?
13.8% of students at Newport Coast Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Coast Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newport Coast Elementary is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Newport Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Coast Elementary?
Newport Coast Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Newport Coast Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newport Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Coast Elementary ranks #1 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 Newport Coast 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.