Paularino Elementary

1060 Paularino Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

www.nmusd.us

371 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Paularino Elementary, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a public school within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a well-rounded academic curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science with enrichment opportunities. The school is known for fostering a supportive campus culture that prioritizes student engagement, character development, and a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

Beyond academics, Paularino Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school benefits from its connection to the broader Newport-Mesa district, which provides students with access to various resources, extracurricular programs, and technological tools designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and active parent involvement, Paularino strives to maintain a nurturing atmosphere that supports the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child.

371

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paularino Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	242
Black	8
Asian	28
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
242 (65.4%)
White
63 (17.0%)
Asian
28 (7.6%)
Two or More
28 (7.6%)
Black
8 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)424-7950
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 73

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 48