At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
27.6:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Irvine. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy District. NCES reports 455 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.6:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (82%) and multiracial (12.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy
- 1How do the reported 27.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian82%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brywood Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 578 | 0.4 mi |
| Santiago Hills Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 548 | 0.6 mi |
| Hicks Canyon Elementary Elementary · Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 830 | 0.8 mi |
| Northwood Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 508 | 0.8 mi |
| Eastwood Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 647 | 1.1 mi |
| Canyon View Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 764 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy
What grades does Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy serve?
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy District.
How many students attend Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy?
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy reported 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy?
The calculated ratio is 27.6:1, based on 455 students and 16.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy in?
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy is part of Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy District, based in Irvine, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brywood Elementary (0.4 mi), Santiago Hills Elementary (0.6 mi), Hicks Canyon Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.