Roy O. Andersen Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 89%
- 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
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
245 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
10%
12%

Hispanic
9%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
68%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Roy O. Andersen Elementary School?
245 students attend Roy O. Andersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% 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 16:1, which is lower 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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