Alderwood Elementary

2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603

alderwood.iusd.org

812 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Alderwood Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the Turtle Rock neighborhood of Irvine, California. As part of the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), the school serves a diverse student population and is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum. The campus fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes not only core subjects like math, science, and literacy but also the integration of technology and the arts to prepare students for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a culture that prioritizes character development and student well-being. With a focus on inclusive education, Alderwood strives to meet the individual needs of its students through various programs and extracurricular activities. Its reputation within the Irvine area is bolstered by high standardized test scores and its dedication to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere for elementary-aged children.

812

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alderwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	103
Black	12
Asian	335
Two or More	101
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
335 (41.3 %)
White
260 (32.0 %)
Hispanic
103 (12.7 %)
Two or More
101 (12.4 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)936-5400
Website:	http://alderwood.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 136

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alderwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	108
Grade 6	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alderwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	391	48.2%
Male	421	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)