Paularino Elementary School in Costa Mesa: K-6 Education (2026 List)

About Paularino Elementary

Paularino Elementary is 1060 Paularino Avenue, in the Westside neighborhood. There are 356 students in grades K through 6 at this school. The student–teacher ratio is 16:1. Math proficiency is 32%. Reading proficiency is 47%. The gender mix is 44% female and 56% male. The campus is friendly and works hard to meet the needs of all students, no matter what they are. In a mid-sized city, staff put the safety and social-emotional health of students first. A commitment to basic math and reading skills guides daily lessons. The school is a dependable and welcoming center for the community. Every grade level has a daily routine that is predictable and positive, thanks to the faculty. In this area, homes cost between $900,000 and $1,850,000. Families say that the teachers are caring and that the campus is friendly. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 47% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

356

Total Students

$120484

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 17.13%

Asian 7.58%

Hispanic 66.01%

Black 1.69%

Two+ Races 6.46%

Native Am. 0%

White

17.13%

Asian

7.58%

Hispanic

66.01%

Black

1.69%

Two+ Races

6.46%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 356

43.54%

155 Female

56.18%

200 Male

Student Population

356 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Paularino Elementary Contact Information

Address

2985 Bear St. Bldg. A, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Phone

(714) 424-7950

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Website

http://www.nmusd.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM – 2:44 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Paularino Elementary School recently welcomed its new 2025-26 administrative team during a community "Meet the Principal" event. The school is currently participating in the SCORE Street Hockey Program to promote student physical fitness. 2026 enrollment for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten is now open for neighborhood families.

FAQ

Q1. How does Paularino Elementary support positive student behavior?

Ans. The school utilizes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to foster a culture of respect, responsibility, and overall student safety.

Q2. Where is the designated bus loading zone for Paularino Elementary?

Ans. Bus access is located along Coolidge Avenue where buses park on yellow curbs for student drop-off and pick-up.

Q3. Does Paularino Elementary serve breakfast for students?

Ans. Breakfast is available at 7:35 AM daily except on designated late-start days when the morning meal is not served.

Q4. What is the student-teacher ratio at Paularino Elementary this year?

Ans. The school maintains a ratio of approximately 16 students per teacher to provide personalized and effective classroom instruction daily.

Q5. Can Paularino Elementary parents update addresses over the phone?

Ans. Address changes must be made in person at the office with valid picture identification and current proof of residency.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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