Enrollment
972
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 068450014608
Solis Park — Irvine, CA
Federal NCES profile for Solis Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solis Park compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Solis Park reports 972 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 81% below the California average and 80% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Irvine Unified spends $16,218 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.4% from local sources (property taxes), 31.0% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Solis Park compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 972 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 81% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 92% in California — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,218
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 972 Top 88% in California — larger than 12% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 26.6:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.6% -81% vs state
NCES ID 068450014608
Student demographics
Asian 68.8%
White 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 68.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvine Unified, which includes Solis Park.
$16,218
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Solis Park
How many students attend Solis Park?
Solis Park has 972 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Irvine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solis Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Solis Park is 26.6:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solis Park?
10.6% of students at Solis Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solis Park?
The largest demographic group at Solis Park is Asian at 68.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Irvine, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solis Park?
Solis Park has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.