Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, College Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Park Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of College Park Elementary School is 0.33, which is less 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)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend College Park Elementary School?
488 students attend College Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of College Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Park Elementary School?
College Park Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does College Park Elementary School offer ?
College Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is College Park Elementary School part of?
College Park Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is College Park Elementary School located?
College Park Elementary School is located in the College Park neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.
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