Sonora Elementary

www.nmusd.us

380 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sonora Elementary, located at 966 Sonora Rd. in Costa Mesa, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD). As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. It emphasizes a structured learning environment that promotes student achievement, social-emotional growth, and preparation for middle school success, often utilizing the district's broader resources to enhance its curriculum and instructional technology.

The school is known for fostering a supportive campus culture that encourages parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the Newport-Mesa district. By focusing on core academic standards while offering opportunities for student enrichment, Sonora Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment where students can develop their unique talents. For families seeking specific information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or district initiatives, the official NMUSD website serves as the primary resource for staying connected to the school's ongoing activities and administrative updates.

380

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonora Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	279
Asian	22
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
279 (73.6 %)
White
54 (14.2 %)
Asian
22 (5.8 %)
Two or More
19 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newport-Mesa Unified
Phone:	(714)424-7955
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 55