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California Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
3232 California Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 424-7940 · Part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Students
373
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about California Elementary
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 16.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
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3232 California Ave., Costa Mesa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten77
Grade 146
Grade 256
Grade 345
Grade 441
Grade 553
Grade 655
Enrollment over time
319’20
363’21
375’22
366’23
373’24
Up 16.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 48%Hispanic 37%Two or more races 7%Asian 5%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.