Laguna Niguel Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laguna Niguel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Laguna Niguel Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laguna Niguel Elementary School is 0.67, 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)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Laguna Niguel Elementary School?
370 students attend Laguna Niguel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Laguna Niguel Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laguna Niguel Elementary School?
Laguna Niguel Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laguna Niguel Elementary School offer ?
Laguna Niguel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laguna Niguel Elementary School part of?
Laguna Niguel Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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