POMONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pomona Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified school district, located in Costa Mesa, CA with about 491 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Pomona Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pomona Elementary School, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a public school serving students in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD). Situated in a residential area of the city, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential skills for elementary-aged children. As part of a larger district, Pomona Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the NMUSD while aiming to provide a supportive environment tailored to the diverse needs of its neighborhood student population.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, typically integrating core subjects like English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and parents, Pomona Elementary strives to ensure that students are prepared for middle school success. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, maintaining consistent communication through its district-affiliated digital platforms and ongoing school programs.
For more information, contact Pomona Elementary at (949) 515-6980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2921
(949) 515-6980
http://www.nmusd.us
POMONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Costa Mesa, CA with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newport-Mesa Unified
- Total Students:
- 491
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 491 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POMONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.2%
- White
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.