Excellent
#1593 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Based on limited data
Woodland Elementary
Elementary School · Newport-Mesa Unified
2985 Bear St. Bldg. A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 38 schools in Costa Mesa. Learn more
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,593 of 9,539
In Costa Mesa
#19 of 39
public schools
In district
#19 of 31
Newport-Mesa Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Woodland Elementary
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About Woodland Elementary
Woodland Elementary is a public elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA, part of Newport-Mesa Unified. Woodland Elementary serves approximately 455 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,593 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 8.2
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Woodland Elementary Compares
See how Woodland Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2985 Bear St. Bldg. A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodland Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Heinz Kaiser Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maude B. Davis Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Everett A. Rea Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WOODLAND CHILD DEVT CENTER Costa Mesa | 0.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Villages Preparatory Costa Mesa | 0.2 mi | — |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Mariners Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| International School for Science and Culture Costa Mesa | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Back Bay High Costa Mesa | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Newport Harbor High Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| College Park Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Newport Heights Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Eastbluff Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| PAGE ACADEMY Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Page Private-Costa Mesa Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | — |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate Costa Mesa | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| 2e4Me Academy Newport Beach | 1.5 mi | — |
| Corona del Mar High Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary Costa Mesa | 2.0 mi | 8.9 |
| OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL Newport Beach | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels School Newport Beach | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92626 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$117,627
Median Home Value
$1,037,700
Median Rent
$2,520/mo
Population
50,569
College Educated
46.3%
Homeownership
42%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
37.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodland Elementary
What grades does Woodland Elementary serve?
Woodland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Woodland Elementary?
Woodland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Elementary rank in CA?
Woodland Elementary ranks #1,593 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Woodland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Woodland Elementary a charter school?
No, Woodland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woodland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Elementary?
33.0% of students at Woodland 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 33.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (949) 515-6945
Resources & Links
District
Newport-Mesa Unified- District Enrollment
- 17,768
- Schools in District
- 32
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,064
- District Rank
- #19 of 31
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