Serving 324 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ladera Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat 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
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ladera Elementary School?
324 students attend Ladera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ladera Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladera Elementary School?
Ladera Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, 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.
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.
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