Roy O. Andersen Elementary

1900 Port Seabourne Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660

www.nmusd.us

353 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Roy O. Andersen Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Harbor View neighborhood of Newport Beach, California, serving students within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the region. It prides itself on a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment programs, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Roy O. Andersen is well-known for its active and supportive parent community, which plays a vital role in school events, fundraising, and classroom support. The campus culture emphasizes character development and inclusivity, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among its student body. With its prime location, dedicated teaching staff, and a deep emphasis on community partnership, the school remains a cornerstone of the Newport Beach educational landscape.

353

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roy O. Andersen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	29
Black	1
Asian	35
Two or More	56

White
232 (65.7%)
Two or More
56 (15.9%)
Asian
35 (9.9%)
Hispanic
29 (8.2%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newport-Mesa Unified
Phone:	(949)515-6935
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 68

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 42