Bonita Canyon Elementary

bonitacanyon.iusd.org

395 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bonita Canyon Elementary, located in the prestigious Turtle Ridge community of Irvine, California, is a highly-rated public school within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The campus benefits from being part of a district known for high state testing scores and robust extracurricular opportunities, which draws families who prioritize rigorous education and community engagement.

Beyond academics, Bonita Canyon emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with core curriculum to ensure students grow both intellectually and personally. The school benefits from a very active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong community involvement, which help provide enriched programs in arts, technology, and science. With a focus on preparing students for success in the IUSD secondary school pipeline, Bonita Canyon is widely considered a premier elementary school destination within the Irvine area.

395

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bonita Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	38
Asian	132
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
170 (43.0%)
Asian
132 (33.4%)
Two or More
53 (13.4%)
Hispanic
38 (9.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-5450
Website:	http://bonitacanyon.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 46

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 68