Newport Elementary School

1327 West Balboa Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Newport Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Newport Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
The Best on the Beach

School Rankings

Newport Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#861 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
65-69%
34%
70-74%
47%
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Sea Lions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newport Elementary School's ranking?
Newport Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Newport Elementary School often compared to?
Newport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mariners Elementary School, Newport Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Newport Elementary School?
339 students attend Newport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Newport Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newport Elementary School?
Newport Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newport Elementary School offer ?
Newport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Newport Elementary School part of?
Newport Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Newport Elementary School located?
Newport Elementary School is located in the Balboa Peninsula neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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