Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Roy O. Andersen Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Roy O. Andersen Elementary serves the southeast part of Costa Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roy O. Andersen 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
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#59 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy O. Andersen Elementary School's ranking?
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roy O. Andersen Elementary School often compared to?
Roy O. Andersen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastbluff Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roy O. Andersen Elementary School?
353 students attend Roy O. Andersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School?
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Roy O. Andersen Elementary School offer ?
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Roy O. Andersen Elementary School part of?
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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