Woodland Elementary: Early Childhood Education &amp; Strong Start (2026 List)

About Woodland Elementary

Woodland Elementary is 2025 Garden Lane, which is in the Eastside area. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1. Math and reading proficiency is good. The gender mix is 52% female and 48% male. The school is a safe place for very young children to learn and grow. A gentle introduction to the public education system is a big part of campus life. Staff members work on building basic literacy and social skills in a safe place. The mood is calm and meant to make the first day of school a good one. Teachers and parents work together closely to make sure that every student has a smooth transition. In this area, homes cost between $1,200,000 and $2,500,000. Parents like the school because the staff is friendly and the school gives kids a strong start. This is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

455

Total Students

$120484

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 57.8%

Asian 1.98%

Hispanic 25.71%

Black 0.44%

Two+ Races 13.85%

Native Am. 0%

White

57.8%

Asian

1.98%

Hispanic

25.71%

Black

0.44%

Two+ Races

13.85%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 455

49.67%

226 Female

50.33%

229 Male

Student Population

455 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Woodland Elementary Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(949) 515-6945

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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: 8:15 AM – 2:54 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Woodland Elementary School is preparing for the transition of its 2nd-grade students to Kaiser Elementary for the next school year. The school is holding informational sessions this January regarding the 2026 CAASPP and ELPAC testing requirements. Enrollment for new TK and Kindergarten students for the 2026-27 term is now active.

FAQ

Q1. What is unique about the grade levels at Woodland Elementary?

Ans. This campus is specialized to serve only transitional kindergarten through second-grade students to provide a strong early foundation.

Q2. How does Woodland Elementary prepare students for third grade?

Ans. Staff coordinate closely with Kaiser Elementary to ensure a smooth academic and social transition for students entering third grade.

Q3. Does Woodland Elementary have a specific mascot or spirit color?

Ans. Students wear school colors on Fridays to show spirit and build a sense of community within the early childhood campus.

Q4. What is the early childhood enrollment process at Woodland Elementary?

Ans. Families must provide a birth certificate and immunization records to enroll their children in the early childhood programs this year.

Q5. Does Woodland Elementary host parent workshops on reading?

Ans. The school provides workshops to help parents learn how to support their young children’s developing literacy skills at home.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

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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