Culverdale Elementary School

Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Culverdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Culverdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Culverdale Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Motto
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

School Rankings

Culverdale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culverdale Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1946 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
57%
34%
55%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Culverdale Elementary School's ranking?
Culverdale Elementary School is ranked #1946 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Culverdale Elementary School often compared to?
Culverdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westpark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Culverdale Elementary School?
561 students attend Culverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Culverdale Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Culverdale Elementary School?
Culverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Culverdale Elementary School offer ?
Culverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Culverdale Elementary School part of?
Culverdale Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break (Traditional)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (Traditional)
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Traditional)
April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Traditional)
April 02, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Traditional)
April 03, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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