Heinz Kaiser Elementary

2130 Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

www.nmusd.us

539 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Heinz Kaiser Elementary School is a public school located in Costa Mesa, California, serving students within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs while encouraging active participation in the classroom.

The campus acts as a central hub for the surrounding community, promoting strong collaboration between educators, parents, and local residents. By focusing on fundamental skills and enrichment opportunities, Heinz Kaiser Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

539

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	145
Black	2
Asian	14
Two or More	65
Pacific Islander	1

White
311 (57.8%)
Hispanic
145 (27.0%)
Two or More
65 (12.1%)
Asian
14 (2.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)515-6950
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 148

Grade 6 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	148
Grade 6	133

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	47.1%
Male	284	52.7%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)