Newport Heights Elementary

300 East 15th St.
Newport Beach, CA 92663

www.nmusd.us

502 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Newport Heights Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of Newport Beach, California, serving students within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Known for its strong academic foundation and community-oriented atmosphere, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that blends rigorous core instruction with enrichment programs designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth. Its location near the coast often influences a culture of active outdoor engagement and a close-knit school community that enjoys strong parent involvement.

The school is widely recognized for maintaining high performance standards, supported by dedicated faculty and a robust set of resources provided by the district. Beyond traditional academics, Newport Heights frequently implements programs that support student development, technology integration, and collaborative learning. By balancing traditional teaching methods with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, all while nurturing a positive and inclusive environment for the diverse families of the Newport Beach area.

502

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	131
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	49

White
301 (60.0%)
Hispanic
131 (26.1%)
Two or More
49 (9.8%)
Asian
18 (3.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

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)515-6970
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 99

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 60