Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newland (William T.) Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newland (William T.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Newland (William T.) Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newland (William T.) Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newland (William T.) Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newland (William T.) Elementary School's ranking?
Newland (William T.) Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Newland (William T.) Elementary School often compared to?
Newland (William T.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School, Huntington Seacliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Newland (William T.) Elementary School?
531 students attend Newland (William T.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Newland (William T.) Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newland (William T.) Elementary School?
Newland (William T.) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newland (William T.) Elementary School offer ?
Newland (William T.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Newland (William T.) Elementary School part of?
Newland (William T.) Elementary School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
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