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University Park Elementary School

4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6, University Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

University Park Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026

School Rankings

University Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1506 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
59%
34%
63%
47%
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Park Elementary School's ranking?
University Park Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are University Park Elementary School often compared to?
University Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turtle Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend University Park Elementary School?
495 students attend University Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of University Park Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Park Elementary School?
University Park Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University Park Elementary School offer ?
University Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is University Park Elementary School part of?
University Park Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is University Park Elementary School located?
University Park Elementary School is located in the University Park neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in University Park.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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