Enrollment
97
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND CULTURE DISTRICT·NCES 060250714420
International School for Science and Culture
1770 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · (949) 441-4500 · Orange County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL97 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
5 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
40 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 16 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 6 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 6% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| International School for Science and Culture this school | 97 | 41.2% | N/A |
| Justin Elementary Simi Valley | 103 | 44.7% | N/A |
| Palomares Elementary Castro Valley | 135 | 36.3% | 56.7% |
| Owens Valley Elementary Independence | 76 | 47.4% | 21.8% |
| Panorama Elementary Daly City | 116 | 35.3% | 58.7% |
| Leona Valley Elementary Leona Valley | 79 | 45.6% | 47.1% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where International School for Science and Culture ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 97 | #5,640 of 5,915 | #402 of 404 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
97
-61 (-39%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
was 22.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 97 | 5 | 19.4:1 | 41% (40) |
| 2023-24 | 114 | 6 | 19.0:1 | 59% (67) |
| 2022-23 | 130 | 6 | 21.7:1 | 60% (78) |
| 2020-21 | 158 | 7 | 22.6:1 | 54% (86) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for International School for Science and Culture.
About International School for Science and Culture
Located in Costa Mesa, California, International School for Science and Culture is a small elementary school. The latest federal count shows 97 students in kindergarten through 8. The average for elementary schools in California is about 465 students, so this school is 79% smaller than average.
International School for Science and Culture is administered by International School for Science and Culture District.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at International School for Science and Culture is Hispanic (45%). Enrollment also includes 20% White, 18% multiracial, and 16% Asian. The school's Hispanic share is 11 points above the 34% share among Orange County residents. By the diversity index, International School for Science and Culture comes in at 70%.
The school reported 5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 19.4:1. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 41% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Among public schools in Orange County, the average eligibility rate is 55%.
County data help place the school in context: in Orange County, median household income is about $116,289, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 44% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The public schools of Orange County number 649 and enroll about 430,458.
The nearest public school is Mariners Elementary, at about 0.3 miles. International School for Science and Culture has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put International School for Science and Culture inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (City: Mid-size). International School for Science and Culture operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
International School for Science and Culture had 158 students in 2020-21 and 97 in 2024-25, a 39% decrease. The ratio was 22.6:1 in 2020-21 and 19.4:1 in 2024-25.
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Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Costa Mesa
- Costa Mesa HighHigh · 1,730 students
- ACCESS County CommunityCombined · 1,315 students
- Estancia HighHigh · 976 students
- Maude B. Davis ElementaryElementary · 570 students
- Heinz Kaiser ElementaryElementary · 539 students
- Charles W. Tewinkle MiddleMiddle · 501 students
Nearby schools
- Mariners Elementary0.3 mi · 573
- Newport Harbor High0.7 mi · 2,084
- Woodland Elementary0.7 mi · 487
- Newport Heights Elementary0.7 mi · 502
- Heinz Kaiser Elementary1.0 mi · 539
- Horace Ensign Intermediate1.0 mi · 875
Frequently asked questions
About International School for Science and CultureHow many students attend International School for Science and Culture?
International School for Science and Culture enrolls approximately 97 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does International School for Science and Culture serve?
International School for Science and Culture serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International School for Science and Culture?
The student-to-teacher ratio at International School for Science and Culture is approximately 19.4:1 (5 FTE teachers).
How diverse is International School for Science and Culture?
International School for Science and Culture reports a student body of 20% White, 45% Hispanic, 1% Black, 16% Asian, 18% Two or more.
What district is International School for Science and Culture in?
International School for Science and Culture is part of International School for Science and Culture District.
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