Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ladera Ranch 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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ladera Ranch Elementary serves the northwest part of Ladera Ranch, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about one mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ladera Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ladera Ranch Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness
School Rankings
Ladera Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ladera Ranch Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ladera Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ladera Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Ladera Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Elementary School, Oso Grande Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ladera Ranch Elementary School?
580 students attend Ladera Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ladera Ranch Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ladera Ranch Elementary School?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ladera Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ladera Ranch Elementary School part of?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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