Newland (William T.) Elementary

8787 Dolphin St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

newland.fvsd.us/

531 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William T. Newland Elementary School is a public school located in the Seacliff area of Huntington Beach, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Huntington Beach City School District, the school is well-regarded for its focus on academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Newland Elementary is known for its active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that help foster a vibrant school culture. The school leverages its coastal location and local resources to enhance student learning, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote creativity, physical health, and collaboration. With a dedicated staff and a commitment to preparing students for middle school success, Newland remains a cornerstone institution for families within the Huntington Beach community.

531

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newland (William T.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	92
Black	3
Asian	78
Two or More	87
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
268 (50.5%)
Hispanic
92 (17.3%)
Two or More
87 (16.4%)
Asian
78 (14.7%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fountain Valley Elementary
Phone:	(714)378-4201
Website:	http://newland.fvsd.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 78