Newcomb Academy

3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808

807 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Newcomb Academy, located in the East Long Beach neighborhood of California, is a highly regarded K–8 public school within the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic standards and structured learning environment, the school serves a diverse student body and is frequently recognized for its strong commitment to high achievement. It operates as a "program of choice," meaning it draws families who are seeking a traditional, disciplined educational setting with an emphasis on core subjects and intellectual development.

Beyond academics, Newcomb Academy places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school fosters a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and students, maintaining a close-knit campus culture that encourages extracurricular participation and leadership. With its consistent performance in state assessments and its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Newcomb Academy remains one of the most sought-after schools for families living within the Long Beach area.

807

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newcomb Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	302
Black	46
Asian	81
Two or More	102
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
302 (37.4 %)
White
270 (33.5 %)
Two or More
102 (12.6 %)
Asian
81 (10.0 %)
Black
46 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)430-1250
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 81

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 101