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.

2051 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2921
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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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.