Helen Estock Elementary

456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Helen Estock Elementary School, located in Tustin, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the Tustin Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. By fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

Beyond traditional academics, Helen Estock Elementary places a significant emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its daily programming, encouraging students to develop essential life skills such as empathy, collaboration, and critical thinking. With a focus on innovation and student engagement, the school provides a variety of activities and learning opportunities designed to inspire curiosity and academic growth, ensuring that each child is supported in reaching their full potential.

456

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Estock Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	376
Black	15
Asian	37
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
376 (82.5%)
Asian
37 (8.1%)
White
21 (4.6%)
Black
15 (3.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)730-7390
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 82

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 1