Top Rankings
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,699 students in Huntington Beach City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,699 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District, which is ranked #138 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
571 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
993 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
55%
# Black Students
18 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,452 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
649 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
476
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
468
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
505
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
504
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
557
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
536
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
599
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
613
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,929 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,200 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,929
$21,485
Spending / Student
$20,200
$19,787
Best Huntington Beach City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9682 Yellowstone Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
John H. Eader Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9291 Banning Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-2451
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-2451
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 Garfield Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
S. A. Moffett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Burlcrest Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8985
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8985
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #66.
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 17th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
John R. Peterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20661 Farnsworth Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Indianapolis Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Huntington Beach City Elementary School District?
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,699 students.
What is the rank of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District?
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District is ranked #138 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Huntington Beach City Elementary School District?
52% of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District?
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Huntington Beach City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,200 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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