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Portola Springs Elementary

Irvine Unified · Orange County · 12100 Portola Springs, Irvine, CA 92618-8875

(949) 936-8800 · portolasprings.iusd.org

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10/10
#492
Rank 492 out of 5,722
Top 9%
English Language Arts10/10 · #447 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #522 · 91st percentile
Science9/10 · #592 · 89th percentile

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School Overview

Portola Springs Elementary sits in one of Irvine's newer master-planned communities, where tree-lined trails and neighborhood parks make the walk to school feel like part of the appeal. Academics here are genuinely strong across the board — English, math, and science all land in the top 10% statewide — making it a great fit for families who want rigorous, consistent instruction without having to seek out a magnet or specialty program. Irvine itself is known for being safe, clean, and highly family-oriented, and Portola Springs feels like the neighborhood version of that reputation: a well-supported school in a community where education is clearly a shared priority.

Student Demographics

514 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
284 (55%)
White
86 (17%)
Hispanic
65 (13%)
Multiple Races
46 (9%)
Filipino
21 (4%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners118 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged87 (17%)
Students with Disabilities52 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

948
Enrollment
31.4
Teachers (FTE)
30.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.3
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 Programs5/10 · #3580 · 41st percentile

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