At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
323
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Wilson Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Costa Mesa, California. The school enrolls 323 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictNewport-Mesa Unified
County6059
CityCosta Mesa
ZIP92627
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062724004133
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment323
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino97.5%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races0.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.8%
Hispanic
97.5%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
0.6%
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.