Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John H. Eader Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: John H. Eader Elementary serves the southeast part of Huntington Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with most residents located about 0.8 miles from the school's edge and the furthest distance reaching 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John H. Eader Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John H. Eader Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Igniting Young Minds to Reach for a Bright Future
School Rankings
John H. Eader Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H. Eader Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John H. Eader Elementary School's ranking?
John H. Eader Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are John H. Eader Elementary School often compared to?
John H. Eader Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John H. Eader Elementary School?
416 students attend John H. Eader Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John H. Eader Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John H. Eader Elementary School?
John H. Eader Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John H. Eader Elementary School offer ?
John H. Eader Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John H. Eader Elementary School part of?
John H. Eader Elementary School is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District.
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