Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Morro Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Morro Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Morro Elementary School is 0.52, which is less 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)79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are El Morro Elementary School often compared to?
El Morro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Top Of The World Elementary School, Roy O. Andersen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend El Morro Elementary School?
437 students attend El Morro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of El Morro Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Morro Elementary School?
El Morro Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Morro Elementary School offer ?
El Morro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Morro Elementary School part of?
El Morro Elementary School is part of Laguna Beach Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving/Fall Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving/Fall Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving/Fall Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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