Portola Springs Elementary

portolasprings.iusd.org

948 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Portola Springs Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Irvine, California, is a highly regarded school within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Designed to serve the growing residential neighborhoods of the Portola Springs area, the school emphasizes a modern, technology-integrated approach to learning. It is known for its focus on academic excellence, character development, and a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in a global society. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities that support a wide range of academic programs, including robust STEM initiatives and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a strong sense of community and parent involvement, which is a hallmark of the IUSD experience. Portola Springs Elementary is frequently recognized for its high test scores and inclusive school culture, which encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. By blending rigorous educational standards with a supportive environment, the school maintains a reputation for being one of the top-performing elementary institutions in the region.

948

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

30.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portola Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	110
Black	13
Asian	562
Two or More	85
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
562 (59.3%)
White
174 (18.4%)
Hispanic
110 (11.6%)
Two or More
85 (9.0%)
Black
13 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)936-8800
Website:	http://portolasprings.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
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 126

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 139

Grade 6 135