At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
502
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
97%+31.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Robert Heideman Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Tustin, California. The school enrolls 502 students. It is part of the Tustin Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictTustin Unified
County6059
CityTustin
ZIP92780
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064015006639
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment502
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino94.8%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.0%
Hispanic
94.8%
Black
0.6%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.