- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
S. a. Moffett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S. a. Moffett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061803002221
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. a. Moffett Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
S. a. Moffett Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. a. Moffett Elementary ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803002221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
S. a. Moffett Elementary shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 061803002221 · Huntington Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 21.6:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students)
S. a. Moffett Elementary shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
S. a. Moffett 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
S. a. Moffett Elementary
410 students
What this shows S. a. Moffett Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. a. Moffett Elementary compares
S. a. Moffett Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 58.8%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Asian 10.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, S. a. Moffett 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 S. a. Moffett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. a. Moffett 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about S. a. Moffett Elementary
How many students attend S. a. Moffett Elementary?
S. a. Moffett Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. a. Moffett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S. a. Moffett Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S. a. Moffett Elementary?
15.9% of students at S. a. Moffett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. a. Moffett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S. a. Moffett Elementary is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. a. Moffett Elementary?
S. a. Moffett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 S. a. Moffett Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, S. a. Moffett Elementary ranks #6 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 S. a. Moffett 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.