At a glance
Reported students
558
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
29.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
Culverdale Elementary: 558 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
29.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 559
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Culverdale Elementary
Culverdale Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Irvine. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Irvine Unified. NCES reports 558 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 29.3:1, 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 (34.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 40.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Culverdale Elementary
- 1How do the reported 29.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.05 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24%
- Hispanic25.8%
- Black6.6%
- Asian34.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial9.1%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Irvine Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastshore Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
549 reported students
Santiago Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
548 reported students
Springbrook Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
539 reported students
Brywood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
578 reported students
Meadow Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
592 reported students
University Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
509 reported students
Public schools near Culverdale Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 876 | 0.5 mi |
| Meadow Park Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 592 | 0.8 mi |
| University Park Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 509 | 0.9 mi |
| Stone Creek Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 506 | 1.3 mi |
| Plaza Vista Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–08 | 835 | 1.4 mi |
| Springbrook Elementary Elementary · Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 539 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Culverdale Elementary
What grades does Culverdale Elementary serve?
Culverdale Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Irvine Unified.
How many students attend Culverdale Elementary?
Culverdale Elementary reported 558 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 559 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Culverdale Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 29.3:1, based on 558 students and 19.05 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 Culverdale Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Culverdale Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Irvine Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Culverdale Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.3% 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 Culverdale Elementary in?
Culverdale Elementary is part of Irvine Unified, based in Irvine, CA, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Culverdale Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westpark Elementary (0.5 mi), Meadow Park Elementary (0.8 mi), University Park Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.