Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Summary:

Heinz Kaiser Elementary is a public elementary school located in Costa Mesa, California, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 553 students. It is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which is ranked 430 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heinz Kaiser Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of California elementary schools in statewide rankings, with a current ranking of 577 out of 5,862 schools. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics, where 70.16% of students are proficient or better, compared to 48.14% for the district and 35.54% for the state. Heinz Kaiser also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including male students, Hispanic students, multi-racial students, and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, such as Pomona Elementary, Wilson Elementary, and Everett A. Rea Elementary, Heinz Kaiser's academic performance is significantly higher, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. The only nearby school that comes close to Heinz Kaiser's performance is Mariners Elementary, which also ranks in the top 15% of California elementary schools.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 2130 Santa Ana Ave.
       Costa Mesa, CA  92627-1826


(949) 515-6950

District: Newport-Mesa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Heinz Kaiser Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Horace Ensign Intermediate
High:    Newport Harbor High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
Hispanic:
26.0%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.2% Help


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Compare Details Heinz Kaiser Elementary ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.94. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.2%), Hispanic (26%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heinz Kaiser Elementary is 20.6. 20 elementary schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heinz Kaiser Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heinz Kaiser Elementary 577th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Heinz Kaiser Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Newport-Mesa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport-Mesa Unified 430th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heinz Kaiser Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.83 1449th 4809 69.9%
2005 68.99 1378th 4822 71.4%
2006 75.99 1100th 4818 77.2%
2007 78.82 1018th 5113 80.1%
2008 86.89 660th 5113 87.1%
2009 85.36 740th 5193 85.8%
2010 83.28 824th 5314 84.5%
2011 79.60 1026th 5377 80.9%
2012 76.52 1200th 5390 77.7%
2013 75.72 1275th 5530 76.9%
2015 86.51 802nd 5611 85.7%
2016 86.43 828th 5614 85.3%
2017 86.61 834th 5692 85.3%
2018 87.83 747th 5662 86.8%
2019 85.77 863rd 5789 85.1%
2021 88.29 174th 1417 87.7%
2022 85.06 939th 5883 84.0%
2023 90.65 667th 5874 88.6%
2024 91.94 577th 5862 90.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.84 145th 339 57.2%
2019 65.38 172nd 445 61.3%
2022 79.71 96th 610 84.3%
2023 83.98 58th 669 91.3%
2024 80.76 109th 669 83.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 2612th 3246 19.5%
2019 54.37 1031st 3275 68.5%
2022 54.41 986th 3311 70.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.00 352nd 2420 85.5%
2024 94.10 127th 2634 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.86 1085th 5084 78.7%
2019 71.30 1123rd 5173 78.3%
2021 77.79 166th 1110 85.0%
2022 81.46 695th 5264 86.8%
2023 86.96 494th 5374 90.8%
2024 92.46 350th 5511 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 773rd 5413 85.7%
2019 79.39 1109th 5492 79.8%
2021 82.47 212th 1267 83.3%
2022 81.29 1053rd 5635 81.3%
2023 86.16 836th 5617 85.1%
2024 86.11 822nd 5605 85.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.05 331st 2128 84.4%
2019 77.30 379th 2585 85.3%
2021 83.69 31st 293 89.4%
2022 68.14 445th 2227 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.56 771st 5431 85.8%
2019 87.46 715th 5510 87.0%
2021 89.63 143rd 1272 88.8%
2022 86.09 818th 5663 85.6%
2023 91.87 510th 5650 91.0%
2024 94.05 349th 5636 93.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.61 578th 4830 88.0%
2019 79.06 745th 4963 85.0%
2022 69.51 1177th 5084 76.8%
2023 84.35 571st 5098 88.8%
2024 92.51 268th 5102 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.14 549th 2737 79.9%
2019 71.96 740th 2834 73.9%
2022 76.27 581st 2726 78.7%
2023 78.41 494th 2662 81.4%
2024 78.44 483rd 2647 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Heinz Kaiser Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 613 4 28 132 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1989 678 6 23 151 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1990 495 1 16 111 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 520 5 21 122 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1992 535 6 15 140 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1993 446 5 16 123 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1994 468 4 18 136 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 451 8 28 167 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1996 451 8 28 167 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1997 527 7 24 156 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1998 548 9 19 165 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1999 567 9 22 173 1 n/a n/a 0 772
2000 535 6 26 176 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2001 490 8 30 192 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2002 482 19 32 224 3 n/a n/a 0 760
2003 482 19 32 224 3 n/a n/a 0 760
2004 476 13 28 241 4 n/a n/a 0 762
2005 449 20 28 248 8 n/a n/a 0 753
2006 455 16 34 249 8 n/a n/a 0 762
2007 428 16 35 225 6 n/a n/a 0 710
2008 397 16 31 224 5 n/a n/a 0 673
2009 419 14 24 206 4 2 1 0 670
2010 390 13 19 183 3 4 0 0 612
2011 395 11 28 173 5 4 2 0 618
2012 404 10 21 177 2 3 1 0 618
2013 427 9 13 186 0 5 6 0 646
2014 457 12 17 193 1 2 9 0 691
2015 443 10 17 194 1 1 15 0 681
2016 443 10 22 201 1 0 30 0 707
2017 404 10 21 197 0 0 46 0 678
2018 389 8 19 184 0 0 61 0 661
2019 366 4 19 184 0 0 74 0 647
2020 398 2 15 195 0 0 66 0 676
2021 320 1 11 128 0 0 59 0 519
2022 299 3 15 146 0 0 54 0 517
2023 320 1 17 157 0 1 57 0 553
2024 308 3 14 135 1 1 57 1 520

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heinz Kaiser Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 39.3 19.7 n/a
1989 858 39.9 21.5 n/a
1990 624 32.6 19.1 n/a
1991 668 34.0 19.6 n/a
1992 696 34.6 20.1 26
1993 590 26.0 22.7 54.7
1994 626 29.4 21.3 53
1995 656 29.6 22.2 31.4
1996 656 29.6 22.2 31.4
1997 714 30.0 23.8 26.6
1998 741 38.0 19.5 20.2
1999 772 39.0 19.8 29
2000 743 36.5 20.4 31
2001 721 37.1 19.4 27.9
2002 760 37.8 20.1 28.7
2003 760 37.8 20.1 28.7
2004 762 36.1 21.1 30.4
2005 753 36.5 20.6 35.6
2006 762 35.6 21.4 35.4
2007 710 36.0 19.7 33.4
2008 673 43.8 15.4 36.1
2009 670 29.2 17.3 37.6
2010 612 25.6 23.9 37.1
2011 618 n/a n/a 38.5
2012 618 23.6 26.1 n/a
2013 646 25.8 25.0 35.6
2014 691 23.0 30.0 39.1
2015 681 24.0 28.3 34.7
2016 707 25.0 28.2 32.4
2017 678 26.0 26.0 29.1
2018 661 26.0 25.4 29
2019 647 25.0 25.8 30.4
2020 676 n/a n/a 29
2021 519 23.5 22.0 27.6
2022 517 28.3 18.2 21.1
2023 553 23.3 23.6 36.3
2024 520 25.1 20.6 36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heinz Kaiser Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 39.3 19.7 n/a
1989 858 39.9 21.5 n/a
1990 624 32.6 19.1 n/a
1991 668 34.0 19.6 n/a
1992 696 34.6 20.1 26
1993 590 26.0 22.7 54.7
1994 626 29.4 21.3 53
1995 656 29.6 22.2 31.4
1996 656 29.6 22.2 31.4
1997 714 30.0 23.8 26.6
1998 741 38.0 19.5 20.2
1999 772 39.0 19.8 29
2000 743 36.5 20.4 31
2001 721 37.1 19.4 27.9
2002 760 37.8 20.1 28.7
2003 760 37.8 20.1 28.7
2004 762 36.1 21.1 30.4
2005 753 36.5 20.6 35.6
2006 762 35.6 21.4 35.4
2007 710 36.0 19.7 33.4
2008 673 43.8 15.4 36.1
2009 670 29.2 17.3 37.6
2010 612 25.6 23.9 37.1
2011 618 n/a n/a 38.5
2012 618 23.6 26.1 n/a
2013 646 25.8 25.0 35.6
2014 691 23.0 30.0 39.1
2015 681 24.0 28.3 34.7
2016 707 25.0 28.2 32.4
2017 678 26.0 26.0 29.1
2018 661 26.0 25.4 29
2019 647 25.0 25.8 30.4
2020 676 n/a n/a 29
2021 519 23.5 22.0 27.6
2022 517 28.3 18.2 21.1
2023 553 23.3 23.6 36.3
2024 520 25.1 20.6 36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heinz Kaiser Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 863rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 667th of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)64.972.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)65.361.9
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)63.567.4
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)65.862.3
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)71.971.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)6358.2
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)73.169.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)63.456.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)68.674
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)65.958.9
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)62.764.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)52.645.6
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)45.653.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Newport-Mesa Unified)44.838.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)74.868.6
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)66.363.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heinz Kaiser Elementary)71.960.8
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)5351.1
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647553
 14.5%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian1917
 10.5%
Hispanic184157
 14.7%
Pacific Islander01
White366320
 12.6%
Two or More Races7457
 23%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%36.3%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Students who attend Heinz Kaiser Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horace Ensign Intermediate
High : Newport Harbor High

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended Heinz Kaiser Elementary.

Students at Heinz Kaiser Elementary are 59% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes. Heinz Kaiser Elementary ranks in the top 9.8% of California elementary schools.


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