At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
321
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
74%+8.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Adams Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Costa Mesa, California. The school enrolls 321 students. It is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified
County6059
CityCosta Mesa
ZIP92626
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062724009593
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment321
White13.8%
Hispanic / Latino73.5%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
13.8%
Hispanic
73.5%
Black
2.8%
Asian
4.2%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.