- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Costa Mesa, CA
Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heinz Kaiser Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062724004116
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heinz Kaiser Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 15
- elementary schools in Costa Mesa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heinz Kaiser Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heinz Kaiser Elementary ranks #3 of 15 elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724004116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Heinz Kaiser Elementary shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 062724004116 · Costa Mesa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 23.4:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Heinz Kaiser Elementary shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Heinz Kaiser Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar High
2,106 students
- Newport Harbor
Newport Harbor High
2,084 students
- Costa Mesa Hig
Costa Mesa High
1,730 students
- Estancia High
Estancia High
976 students
- Horace Ensign
Horace Ensign Intermediate
875 students
- This school 539
Heinz Kaiser Elementary
539 students
What this shows Heinz Kaiser Elementary reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heinz Kaiser Elementary compares
Heinz Kaiser Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Heinz Kaiser Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport-Mesa Unified reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heinz Kaiser Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Del Mar High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Harbor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estancia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heinz Kaiser Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Costa Mesa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maude B. Davis Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
College Park Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Killybrooke Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
California Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heinz Kaiser Elementary
How many students attend Heinz Kaiser Elementary?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heinz Kaiser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heinz Kaiser Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heinz Kaiser Elementary?
25.7% of students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heinz Kaiser Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heinz Kaiser Elementary is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Costa Mesa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heinz Kaiser Elementary?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heinz Kaiser Elementary rank among elementary schools in Costa Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Heinz Kaiser Elementary ranks #3 of 15 elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Costa Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport-Mesa Unified?
Besides Heinz Kaiser Elementary, Newport-Mesa Unified also operates Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students), Newport Harbor High (2,084 students), and Costa Mesa High (1,730 students). See the Newport-Mesa Unified district page for the complete list.