Excellent
#1550 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Newland (william T.) Elementary
Elementary School · Fountain Valley Elementary
8787 Dolphin St., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher
22.8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher
22.8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,550 of 9,539
In Huntington Beach
#11 of 32
public schools
In district
#5 of 10
Fountain Valley Elementary
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Newland (william T.) Elementary
Elementary School in Huntington Beach · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Newland (william T.) Elementary
Newland (william T.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary. Newland (william T.) Elementary serves approximately 501 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Newland (william T.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Newland (william T.) Elementary show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 8.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Newland (william T.) Elementary runs 22.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Newland (william T.) Elementary — Students at Newland (william T.) Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Newland (william T.) Elementary Compares
See how Newland (william T.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8787 Dolphin St., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Newland (william T.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Courreges (Roch) Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Fountain Valley), with a very similar rating. Additionally, S. A. Moffett Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Huntington Beach, see our Huntington Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Academy Huntington Beach | 0.2 mi | — |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| STS SIMON & JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| St. Simon and St. Jude Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.8 mi | — |
| Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Holy Family Institute Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | — |
| HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | — |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | — |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| FUSION ACADEMY HUNTINGTON BEACH SEACLIFF VILLAGE Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Edison High Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Huntington Beach High Huntington Beach | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| THE PEGASUS SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Fountain Valley | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92646 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,841
Median Home Value
$1,031,700
Median Rent
$2,570/mo
Population
55,814
College Educated
50.4%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
26.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Median Age
47.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Achieve Academy Oakland, CA | 8.0 |
| Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA | 8.0 |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton, CA | 8.0 |
| Aloha Elementary Lakewood, CA | 8.0 |
| Aviation Elementary Hawthorne, CA | 8.0 |
| Bay Park Elementary San Diego, CA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newland (william T.) Elementary
What grades does Newland (william T.) Elementary serve?
Newland (william T.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Newland (william T.) Elementary?
Newland (william T.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newland (william T.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newland (william T.) Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newland (william T.) Elementary rank in CA?
Newland (william T.) Elementary ranks #1,550 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Newland (william T.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Newland (william T.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Newland (william T.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newland (william T.) Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newland (william T.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Newland (william T.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newland (william T.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Newland (william T.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newland (william T.) Elementary?
14.4% of students at Newland (william T.) 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 14.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (714) 378-4201
Resources & Links
District
Fountain Valley Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,036
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,357
- District Rank
- #5 of 10
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