Pomona Elementary School: Safe, Inclusive K-6 Learning in Costa Mesa (2026 List)

About Pomona Elementary

Pomona Elementary is located at 2051 Pomona Avenue in the Westside neighborhood. This school serves 290 students from grades K to 6. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. Math proficiency is 27%. Reading proficiency is 30%. The gender mix is 50% female and 50% male. The campus provides a safe and supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Staff members focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child can feel secure. The school daily life is structured to promote steady academic and social progress. Behavioral standards are clearly communicated to ensure an orderly learning space. Effort is directed toward providing consistent educational support and community resources. Local property prices range from $850,000 to $1,600,000. Parents report a high level of gratitude for the support services and the accessibility of the staff. This school is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 30%

State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 30% in Reading.

15

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

290

Total Students

$120484

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.69%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 98.28%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0.69%

Native Am. 0.34%

White

0.69%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

98.28%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0.69%

Native Am.

0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 290

50.34%

146 Female

49.66%

144 Male

Student Population

290 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Pomona Elementary Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(949) 515-6980

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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: 8:00 AM – 2:39 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

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Latest News

Pomona Elementary School is utilizing new intervention aides this year to provide targeted literacy support to primary students. The school hosted a community meeting in January 2026 to discuss the impact of local construction on campus traffic. Families are being invited to the district's upcoming AI parent education session on January 22.

FAQ

Q1. Does Pomona Elementary have a lost and found area?

Ans. A lost and found area is located next to the library for parents and students to check for items.

Q2. What happens to unclaimed items at Pomona Elementary?

Ans. Unclaimed articles are donated to local charitable organizations at the end of each school semester to help the community.

Q3. Is personal playground equipment allowed at Pomona Elementary?

Ans. Students may bring their own equipment but hard bats and balls are prohibited for safety reasons on the playground.

Q4. How is traffic flow managed at Pomona Elementary?

Ans. Drivers must enter from Pomona Avenue and wait for staff to direct them to the curb for student pick-up.

Q5. Does Pomona Elementary have a specific safety award?

Ans. The school was recently recognized with the PBIS Gold award for its excellence in maintaining a safe learning environment.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

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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