Hicks Canyon Elementary

830 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hicks Canyon Elementary is a highly-regarded public school located in the Northpark neighborhood of Irvine, California, and is part of the Tustin Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a close-knit, supportive campus culture. It consistently earns high ratings for its commitment to student achievement and its emphasis on fostering a positive, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to excel both intellectually and socially.

The school is deeply integrated into its local community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment programs. Beyond core curriculum subjects like math and literacy, Hicks Canyon places a significant emphasis on character development and the integration of technology in the classroom. With its modern facilities and a reputation for prioritizing the holistic growth of its students, Hicks Canyon is widely considered a cornerstone of educational excellence within the Irvine area.

830

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hicks Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	129
Black	11
Asian	425
Two or More	88
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
425 (51.2%)
White
175 (21.1%)
Hispanic
129 (15.5%)
Two or More
88 (10.6%)
Black
11 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)734-1878
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	830
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
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

Kindergarten 186

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 144