Excellent
#829 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
John H. Eader Elementary
Elementary School · Huntington Beach City Elementary · Huntington Beach, CA
A Huntington Beach City Elementary elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9291 Banning Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
- Math 78% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John H. Eader Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John H. Eader Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,841
Median home value
$1,031,700
Median rent
$2,570/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Simon and St. Jude ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Sts Simon & Jude Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Victoria ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 457 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Huntington Beach City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
John H. Eader Elementary is listed in Huntington Beach City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John H. Eader Elementary
John H. Eader Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Huntington Beach City Elementary, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John H. Eader Elementary
What grades does John H. Eader Elementary serve?
John H. Eader Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John H. Eader Elementary?
John H. Eader Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Eader Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Eader Elementary is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John H. Eader Elementary rank in CA?
John H. Eader Elementary ranks #829 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John H. Eader Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John H. Eader Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John H. Eader Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John H. Eader Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John H. Eader Elementary a charter school?
No, John H. Eader Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John H. Eader Elementary a Title I school?
No, John H. Eader Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John H. Eader Elementary?
26.5% of students at John H. Eader Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (714) 962-2451
- Area population (ZIP 92646)
- 55,814
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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