Killybrooke Elementary

3155 Killybrooke Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

www.nmusd.us

473 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Killybrooke Elementary School, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a public school serving students in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD). Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a local hub for families, maintaining a strong connection between staff, parents, and the surrounding Costa Mesa community.

Academically, Killybrooke focuses on providing a well-rounded education that aligns with district standards while promoting critical thinking and student engagement. The school offers a variety of programs designed to cater to diverse learning needs, often supplemented by active parent involvement through the school’s PTA and various enrichment initiatives. By prioritizing a positive school culture and consistent communication with families, Killybrooke aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

473

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Killybrooke Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	294
Black	10
Asian	32
Two or More	38

Hispanic
294 (62.3%)
White
98 (20.8%)
Two or More
38 (8.1%)
Asian
32 (6.8%)
Black
10 (2.1%)

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:	(714)424-7945
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 97

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 65