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Helen Estock Elementary
Elementary School · Tustin Unified · Tustin, CA
A Tustin Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 South C St., Tustin, CA 92780
- Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen Estock Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helen Estock Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tustin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,647
Median home value
$832,200
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Preprimary AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Newport Avenue Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tustin Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #28 of 28
- District spending per student
- $15,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen Estock Elementary is listed in Tustin Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Estock Elementary
Helen Estock Elementary is a public elementary school in Tustin, CA, part of Tustin Unified, serving approximately 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,460 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Estock Elementary
What grades does Helen Estock Elementary serve?
Helen Estock Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Helen Estock Elementary?
Helen Estock Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Estock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Estock Elementary is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Estock Elementary rank in CA?
Helen Estock Elementary ranks #9,460 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Helen Estock Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Estock Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Helen Estock Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Estock Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Helen Estock Elementary a charter school?
No, Helen Estock Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Estock Elementary a Title I school?
No, Helen Estock Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen Estock Elementary?
91.0% of students at Helen Estock Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (714) 730-7390
- Area population (ZIP 92780)
- 54,495
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92780; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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