- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport Beach, CA
Roy O. Andersen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roy O. Andersen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062724004104
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy O. Andersen Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Newport Beach · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy O. Andersen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy O. Andersen Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Newport Beach, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724004104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Roy O. Andersen Elementary grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 062724004104 · Newport Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 23.5:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Roy O. Andersen Elementary grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Roy O. Andersen 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 353
Roy O. Andersen Elementary
353 students
What this shows Roy O. Andersen Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roy O. Andersen Elementary compares
Roy O. Andersen 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.6%
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 + 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 65.7%
Two or More 15.9%
Asian 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Roy O. Andersen 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 Roy O. Andersen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Del Mar High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Harbor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy O. Andersen 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
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
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roy O. Andersen Elementary
How many students attend Roy O. Andersen Elementary?
Roy O. Andersen Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy O. Andersen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy O. Andersen Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy O. Andersen Elementary?
2.3% of students at Roy O. Andersen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy O. Andersen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roy O. Andersen Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Newport Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy O. Andersen Elementary?
Roy O. Andersen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Roy O. Andersen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newport Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy O. Andersen Elementary ranks #3 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 Roy O. Andersen 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.