B−
Paularino Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6Virtual
1060 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 424-7950 · Part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Students
371
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Paularino Elementary
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 15.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
1060 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten73
Grade 161
Grade 253
Grade 347
Grade 449
Grade 540
Grade 648
Enrollment over time
321’20
352’21
335’22
356’23
371’24
Up 15.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 65%White 17%Asian 8%Two or more races 8%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
What neighbors say
No ratings yet. Be the first neighbor to rate it.
Parents talk
Conversations in Town Square that mention Paularino Elementary.
Other schools in Newport-Mesa Unified School District
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.