Alderwood Elementary School serves 739 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 73%
- Reading Proficiency: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alderwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alderwood Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alderwood Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alderwood Elementary School?
739 students attend Alderwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Alderwood Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alderwood Elementary School?
Alderwood Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alderwood Elementary School offer ?
Alderwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alderwood Elementary School part of?
Alderwood Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
With all of the Irvine homes and apartments being built recently, the classes are becoming over crowded (29-30 kids per class). Smart kids go to this school. Some teachers are better and more caring than others. Parking and school drop-offs and pickups are a bit chaotic.
2 2/28/2012
If you are of color you may have a problem in second grade...Bain...run...other than that the principal is excellent...
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