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Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Costa Mesa, CA

PublicElementary · Grades 3–6
nmusd.us2130 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 515-6950
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

525 students tested

69.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 71.3% did.

  • Exceeded38.3%
  • Met31.2%
  • Nearly met17.7%
  • Not met12.8%

Math

525 students tested

67.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 70.2% did.

  • Exceeded39.0%
  • Met28.0%
  • Nearly met19.2%
  • Not met13.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year529550
Suspended in or out of school0.6% · 30.4% · 2
Suspensions32
Violence with injury21
Violence without injury01
Weapons00
Drugs10
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall517520
Suspended out of school0.6% · 30.4% · 2
Suspended in school0.2% · 10.2% · 1
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

8.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted528548
Chronically absent7.8% · 418.0% · 44

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

520 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino26.0%
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White59.2%
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Black or African American0.6%
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Asian2.7%
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Two or More Races11.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 062724004116

District
Newport-Mesa Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
520 students
Teachers (FTE)
25.1

Sources