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Myford Elementary

3181 Trevino Dr., Irvine, CA 92602Tustin Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
488
Students
Total enrolled
$14,952
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 58% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 488 students in grades KG–05 in Irvine, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,952 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
24.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Myford Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Irvine, California, serving grades KG–05 with 488 students. The district invests $14,952 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Myford Elementary

488
Total Students
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution254 male · 234 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 164 students
Student Composition
46%
19%
24%
9%
Asian46%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black1%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 064015008758

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,952Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,952
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,579
Student Support$2,841
Administration$1,794
Operations$2,243
Other$1,495
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,952 spent per student, an estimated $6,624 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
54%
State government
38.0%
Local (property tax)
53.9%
Federal programs
8.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Orchard HillsSycamore Magnet AcademyHicks Canyon ElementaryTustin Memorial Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Pioneer MiddleHewes MiddleC. E. Utt MiddleColumbus Tustin Middle
↓
High School
Arnold O. Beckman HighFoothill HighTustin HighLegacy Magnet Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTustin Unified →
Phone: (714)734-1875
NCES ID: 064015008758
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Irvine seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tustin Unified
High
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,798 students · 09–12
24% FRL
High
Foothill High
2,276 students · 09–12
● 46 opp26% FRL
High
Tustin High
1,990 students · 09–12
● 55 opp78% FRL
Elem
Orchard Hills
1,373 students · KG–08
15% FRL
Elem
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,211 students · KG–08
● 55 opp84% FRL
Mid
Pioneer Middle
881 students · 06–08
24% FRL
Mid
Hewes Middle
869 students · 06–08
● 46 opp25% FRL
Elem
Hicks Canyon Elementary
865 students · KG–05
23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3181 Trevino Dr., Irvine, CA 92602
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.