Ladera Elementary School

2515 Rawlings Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ladera Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ladera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ladera Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ladera Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ladera Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
33%
70-74%
47%
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ladera Elementary School's ranking?
Ladera Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ladera Elementary School often compared to?
Ladera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tustin Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ladera Elementary School?
312 students attend Ladera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Ladera Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladera Elementary School?
Ladera Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ladera Elementary School offer ?
Ladera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ladera Elementary School part of?
Ladera Elementary School is part of Tustin Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   10/25/2021
My son attended Ladera a couple of years back, and we had a wonderful experience. The front office team was kind and courteous, and my son's teachers were excellent. I would highly recommend Ladera. It is definitely one of the top elementary schools in the area.
- Posted by Parent - Elizabeth
5   9/15/2021
We transferred our child to Ladera from another local school and couldn''t have been happier with our decision. It has a small private school feel with great teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Katie

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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