Heinz Kaiser Elementary School

2130 Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 539 students in grades 3-6, Heinz Kaiser Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Heinz Kaiser Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Heinz Kaiser Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1479 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
65%
34%
61%
47%
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heinz Kaiser Elementary School's ranking?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School is ranked #1479 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heinz Kaiser Elementary School?
539 students attend Heinz Kaiser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Heinz Kaiser Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heinz Kaiser Elementary School?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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.
In what neighborhood is Heinz Kaiser Elementary School located?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School is located in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side Costa Mesa.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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