International School for Science and Culture

International School for Science and Culture District

www.issaccharter.org

Charter School 97 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

International School for Science and Culture is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Costa Mesa, CA. Administered by International School for Science and Culture District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 97 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 5.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 41.2% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 33 students qualified for free lunch and 7 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1770 Tustin Ave. in Costa Mesa, CA 92627, International School for Science and Culture serves families zoned within the International School for Science and Culture District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International School for Science and Culture
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	16
Two or More	17

Hispanic
44 (45.4%)
White
19 (19.6%)
Two or More
17 (17.5%)
Asian
16 (16.5%)
Black
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	International School for Science and Culture District
Phone:	(949)441-4500
Website:	http://www.issaccharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 20

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for International School for Science and Culture
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	20
Grade 1	15
Grade 2	13
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	10
Grade 5	8
Grade 6	3
Grade 7	6
Grade 8	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for International School for Science and Culture
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	48	49.5%
Male	49	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)