University Park Elementary

universitypark.iusd.org

496 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

University Park 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, the school consistently achieves high performance ratings and fosters a challenging yet supportive learning environment. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its emphasis on developing well-rounded learners through both rigorous core curricula and enriched programs in the arts and sciences.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding University Park community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and character development, University Park Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating essential social and emotional skills. Families interested in enrollment or specific school activities can find detailed resources and information on the official district website at [iusd.org/up](http://www.iusd.org/up).

496

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	103
Black	17
Asian	182
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
182 (36.7 %)
White
135 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
103 (20.8 %)
Two or More
58 (11.7 %)
Black
17 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)936-6300
Website:	http://universitypark.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 83

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	48.6%
Male	255	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)