Top Rankings
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,900 students in Huntington Beach City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,374 Schools
# Students
4,900 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1142 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
589 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,027 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,591 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
53%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
651 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
492
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
430
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
501
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
507
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
567
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
537
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
606
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
606
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
654
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,580 is higher than the state median of $14,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,610 is higher than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,580
$14,448
Spending / Student
$22,610
$13,834
Best Huntington Beach City Elementary School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Garfield Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 Indianapolis Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9682 Yellowstone Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
770 17th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Grades: 6-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: n/an/a
9291 Banning Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-2451
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-2451
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
20661 Farnsworth Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
8800 Burlcrest Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8985
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8985
Grades: K-5
| 452 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 4,900 students.
What is the rank of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District?
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District is ranked #252 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: 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?
53% of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 21:1, which is lower 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 $22,610 is higher than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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