Heinz Kaiser Elementary School serves 517 students in grades 3-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
517 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heinz Kaiser Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
62%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
28%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
58%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%

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 schools are Heinz Kaiser Elementary School often compared to?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mariners Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Heinz Kaiser Elementary School?
517 students attend Heinz Kaiser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Heinz Kaiser Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heinz Kaiser Elementary School?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heinz Kaiser Elementary School offer ?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Heinz Kaiser Elementary School part of?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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