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Paularino Elementary

Newport-Mesa Unified · Orange County · 1060 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-2849

(714) 424-7950 · www.nmusd.us

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6/10
#2769
Rank 2769 out of 5,722
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2381 · 58th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2995 · 48th percentile
Science5/10 · #3224 · 42nd percentile

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School Overview

Paularino Elementary sits in the heart of Costa Mesa, a city that blends laid-back Southern California culture with a surprisingly vibrant arts and dining scene — close enough to Newport Beach to feel the coastal influence without the sticker shock. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack for Newport-Mesa Unified, which is itself a competitive district, so families looking for a neighborhood school with decent academics in an accessible, unpretentious corner of Orange County will find a lot to like here. It's a natural fit for families who value community roots and want their kids growing up in a diverse, working city rather than a manicured suburb.

Student Demographics

164 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
114 (70%)
White
24 (15%)
Multiple Races
12 (7%)
Asian
9 (5%)
African American
3 (2%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged125 (76%)
Students with Disabilities45 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

371
Enrollment
23.6
Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #637 · 90th percentile

260 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found