At a glance
Reported students
495
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Huntington Seacliff Elementary: 495 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
24.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 600
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20:1
What the reported data says about Huntington Seacliff Elementary
Huntington Seacliff Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Huntington Beach. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Huntington Beach City Elementary. NCES reports 495 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.8:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Huntington Seacliff Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic23.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian20%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John R. Peterson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
477 reported students
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
John H. Eader Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
S. A. Moffett Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
410 reported students
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
591 reported students
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
771 reported students
Public schools near Huntington Seacliff Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary Elementary · Huntington Beach City Elementary | KG–05 | 591 | 1.2 mi |
| Hope View Elementary Elementary · Ocean View | KG–05 | 546 | 1.4 mi |
| Kinetic Academy Elementary · Charter · Kinetic Academy District | KG–08 | 361 | 1.5 mi |
| Golden View Elementary Elementary · Ocean View | KG–05 | 346 | 1.6 mi |
| Oak View Elementary Elementary · Ocean View | KG–05 | 458 | 2 mi |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Elementary · Fountain Valley Elementary | KG–05 | 631 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Huntington Seacliff Elementary
What grades does Huntington Seacliff Elementary serve?
Huntington Seacliff Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huntington Beach City Elementary.
How many students attend Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
Huntington Seacliff Elementary reported 495 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.8:1, based on 495 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Huntington Seacliff Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Huntington Seacliff Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntington Beach City Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Huntington Seacliff Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Huntington Seacliff Elementary in?
Huntington Seacliff Elementary is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary, based in Huntington Beach, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Huntington Seacliff Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Agnes L. Smith Elementary (1.2 mi), Hope View Elementary (1.4 mi), Kinetic Academy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.