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University Park Elementary

Public K-6

 4572 Sandburg Way
       Irvine, CA  92612-2735

(949) 936-6300

District: Irvine Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1007th of 5,883 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,178 Help


Students who attend University Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rancho San Joaquin Middle
High:    University High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.0 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
33.1%
White:
31.7%
Hispanic:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Compare Details University Park Elementary ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 24th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Irvine Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at University Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (33.1%), White (31.7%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Park Elementary is 26, which is the 13th best among 26 elementary schools in the Irvine Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Park Elementary is $6,178, which is the 3rd highest among 26 elementary schools in the Irvine Unified School District.
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

University Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks University Park Elementary 1007th of 5883 California public elementary schools. (See University Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Asian students:
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White students:


Irvine Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Irvine Unified 91st of 1535 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.48 1429th 4809 70.3%
2005 83.03 816th 4822 83.1%
2006 75.06 1136th 4818 76.4%
2007 78.96 1013th 5113 80.2%
2008 83.31 824th 5113 83.9%
2009 88.89 539th 5193 89.6%
2010 84.20 775th 5314 85.4%
2011 77.86 1115th 5377 79.3%
2012 79.40 1061st 5390 80.3%
2013 77.58 1184th 5530 78.6%
2015 88.83 679th 5611 87.9%
2016 82.13 1042nd 5614 81.4%
2017 80.15 1126th 5692 80.2%
2018 83.28 975th 5662 82.8%
2019 81.02 1121st 5789 80.6%
2022 83.69 1007th 5883 82.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.97 37th 3246 98.9%
2019 98.79 33rd 3275 99.0%
2022 96.17 94th 3311 97.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.09 2102nd 5084 58.7%
2019 60.70 1736th 5173 66.4%
2022 79.76 766th 5264 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.91 953rd 5413 82.4%
2019 76.19 1250th 5492 77.2%
2022 84.83 875th 5635 84.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.29 72nd 2128 96.6%
2022 80.27 302nd 2227 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.58 992nd 5431 81.7%
2019 82.09 966th 5510 82.5%
2022 78.72 1167th 5663 79.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.46 677th 1071 36.8%
2019 40.97 812th 1149 29.3%
2022 48.98 732nd 1154 36.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.34 1428th 4830 70.4%
2022 65.65 1360th 5084 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 1233rd 2737 55.0%
2019 50.68 1529th 2834 46.0%
2022 65.65 966th 2726 64.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for University Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 575 14 86 18 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1989 435 11 59 21 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 417 11 60 27 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 428 10 113 32 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 419 21 125 28 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 380 10 128 32 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 372 18 136 40 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 348 23 93 43 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 348 23 93 43 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 312 26 126 56 5 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 362 20 190 58 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1999 338 21 177 66 1 n/a n/a 20 623
2000 330 17 194 61 6 n/a n/a 37 645
2001 294 14 220 51 0 n/a n/a 53 632
2002 247 34 185 69 1 n/a n/a 41 577
2003 247 34 185 69 1 n/a n/a 41 577
2004 213 41 185 78 0 n/a n/a 37 554
2005 182 27 208 65 1 n/a n/a 38 521
2006 170 20 206 64 3 n/a n/a 42 505
2007 146 20 220 58 2 n/a n/a 42 488
2008 155 22 236 64 6 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 152 21 240 64 3 3 43 0 526
2010 176 16 239 69 4 3 39 0 546
2011 188 23 258 72 3 0 36 0 580
2012 196 28 229 75 2 0 30 0 560
2013 202 33 227 68 1 1 44 0 576
2014 225 27 230 74 1 2 40 0 599
2015 190 18 226 66 0 2 39 0 541
2016 189 17 243 62 0 0 37 0 548
2017 204 22 246 58 0 0 51 0 581
2018 202 23 253 68 2 0 53 0 601
2019 156 18 258 64 1 0 56 0 553
2020 152 20 239 64 1 2 58 0 536
2021 100 12 98 53 0 1 37 0 301
2022 157 27 164 91 0 0 56 0 495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 693 30.6 22.6 n/a
1989 526 20.8 25.2 n/a
1990 515 21.0 24.5 n/a
1991 583 21.8 26.7 n/a
1992 593 22.2 26.7 8.1
1993 550 16.9 32.5 8.5
1994 566 25.6 22.1 14.8
1995 508 19.7 25.8 17.5
1996 508 19.7 25.8 17.5
1997 525 26.5 19.8 20
1998 632 29.5 21.4 14.7
1999 623 30.8 20.2 14.9
2000 645 29.2 22.1 11.7
2001 632 28.8 21.9 10.9
2002 577 27.2 21.2 22.8
2003 577 27.2 21.2 22.8
2004 554 22.6 24.5 25.5
2005 521 25.1 20.8 18.6
2006 505 26.1 19.3 18.4
2007 488 23.0 21.2 15
2008 483 24.5 19.7 17.6
2009 526 26.6 17.7 13.7
2010 546 25.4 21.5 16.7
2011 580 n/a n/a 24
2012 560 21.0 26.6 n/a
2013 576 19.0 30.3 24.1
2014 599 18.7 32.0 19.4
2015 541 19.0 28.4 20.9
2016 548 20.0 27.4 25.9
2017 581 20.0 29.0 22.5
2018 601 21.0 28.6 29.8
2019 553 21.0 26.3 29.1
2020 536 n/a n/a 29.9
2021 301 11.0 27.3 38.2
2022 495 19.0 26.0 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 693 30.6 22.6 n/a
1989 526 20.8 25.2 n/a
1990 515 21.0 24.5 n/a
1991 583 21.8 26.7 n/a
1992 593 22.2 26.7 8.1
1993 550 16.9 32.5 8.5
1994 566 25.6 22.1 14.8
1995 508 19.7 25.8 17.5
1996 508 19.7 25.8 17.5
1997 525 26.5 19.8 20
1998 632 29.5 21.4 14.7
1999 623 30.8 20.2 14.9
2000 645 29.2 22.1 11.7
2001 632 28.8 21.9 10.9
2002 577 27.2 21.2 22.8
2003 577 27.2 21.2 22.8
2004 554 22.6 24.5 25.5
2005 521 25.1 20.8 18.6
2006 505 26.1 19.3 18.4
2007 488 23.0 21.2 15
2008 483 24.5 19.7 17.6
2009 526 26.6 17.7 13.7
2010 546 25.4 21.5 16.7
2011 580 n/a n/a 24
2012 560 21.0 26.6 n/a
2013 576 19.0 30.3 24.1
2014 599 18.7 32.0 19.4
2015 541 19.0 28.4 20.9
2016 548 20.0 27.4 25.9
2017 581 20.0 29.0 22.5
2018 601 21.0 28.6 29.8
2019 553 21.0 26.3 29.1
2020 536 n/a n/a 29.9
2021 301 11.0 27.3 38.2
2022 495 19.0 26.0 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

University Park Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%6.0%0.0%3.0%91.0%94.0%94.0%91.0%93.0%
201386.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%100.0%97.0%98.0%94.0%92.0%
201480.0%4.0%0.0%16.0%93.0%94.0%95.0%87.0%86.0%
201593.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201693.0%4.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Park Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,178

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1121st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1007th of 5883 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Park Elementary)59.759.7
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Irvine Unified)74.570.9
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.542.2
 6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary)61.359.5
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Irvine Unified)75.672.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.243.5
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Park Elementary)61.759
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Irvine Unified)7574
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.544.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary)69.166.7
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Irvine Unified)74.372.4
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.938.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Park Elementary)70.665.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Irvine Unified)78.376.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.747.1
 4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary)58.550
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Irvine Unified)68.465.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3831.6
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (University Park Elementary)39.848.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Irvine Unified)61.663.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.2
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Park Elementary)70.764.9
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Irvine Unified)76.476.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.545.1
 3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary)66.363.2
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Irvine Unified)72.269
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.532.5
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)		 Change (%)
Total Students553301
 45.6%
African American1812
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian25898
 62%
Hispanic6453
 17.2%
Pacific Islander01
White156100
 35.9%
Two or More Races5637
 33.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%38.2%
 9.1%



Frequently Asked Questions about University Park Elementary

Students at University Park Elementary are 33% Asian, 32% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2021-22 school year, 495 students attended University Park Elementary.

University Park Elementary ranks 1007th of 5883 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend University Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rancho San Joaquin Middle
High : University High


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