Culverdale Elementary

culverdale.iusd.org

575 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Culverdale Elementary, located in the heart of Irvine, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that combines rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional development. It serves as a focal point for the surrounding residential community, fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to support student success.

The school is well-regarded for its modern approach to teaching and its dedication to inclusivity and student achievement. Like many schools in the IUSD, Culverdale benefits from the district’s focus on innovative classroom technology, dedicated staff, and a vibrant extracurricular culture. By prioritizing character education alongside traditional academics, Culverdale Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their local community.

575

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Culverdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	141
Black	39
Asian	185
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
185 (32.2 %)
White
159 (27.7 %)
Hispanic
141 (24.5 %)
Two or More
46 (8.0 %)
Black
39 (6.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-5600
Website:	http://culverdale.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 58

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Culverdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Culverdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	44%
Male	322	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)