Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Culverdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Culverdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Culverdale Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Culverdale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culverdale Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2450 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culverdale Elementary School's ranking?
Culverdale Elementary School is ranked #2450 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Culverdale Elementary School often compared to?
Culverdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westpark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Culverdale Elementary School?
575 students attend Culverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Culverdale Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Culverdale Elementary School?
Culverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Culverdale Elementary School offer ?
Culverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Culverdale Elementary School part of?
Culverdale Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
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