- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvine, CA
Plaza Vista
Federal NCES profile for Plaza Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 068450008252
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plaza Vista earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #33 of 35
- elementary schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Plaza Vista has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plaza Vista ranks #33 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450008252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Plaza Vista held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 068450008252 · Irvine, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 26.9:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
Plaza Vista held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Plaza Vista in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- This school 835
Plaza Vista
835 students
What this shows Plaza Vista reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plaza Vista compares
Plaza Vista held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.3%
White 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Plaza Vista is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plaza Vista Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plaza Vista's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Irvine
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Hills
Standard public school
1,373 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Woodbury Elementary
Standard public school
1,095 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Beacon Park
Standard public school
1,065 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
1,037 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,007 students 28:1 students per teacher
Solis Park
Standard public school
972 students 60.8:1 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 (~835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plaza Vista
How many students attend Plaza Vista?
Plaza Vista has 835 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaza Vista is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plaza Vista?
16.6% of students at Plaza Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plaza Vista?
The largest demographic group at Plaza Vista is Asian at 55.3% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plaza Vista?
Plaza Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plaza Vista rank among elementary schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Plaza Vista ranks #33 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Plaza Vista, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.