Serving 1,046 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Foothill Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 68%
- Reading Proficiency: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothill Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Foothill Ranch Elementary School's student population of 1,046 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Foothill Ranch Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Ranch Elementary School?
1,046 students attend Foothill Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Foothill Ranch Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Ranch Elementary School?
Foothill Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Foothill Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Foothill Ranch Elementary School part of?
Foothill Ranch Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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