Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marblehead Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 52% 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: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marblehead Elementary serves the southern part of San Clemente, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance being about 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marblehead Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating Greatness
School Rankings
Marblehead Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marblehead Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-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 Marblehead Elementary School's ranking?
Marblehead Elementary School is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marblehead Elementary School often compared to?
Marblehead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Palmas Elementary School, Truman Benedict Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marblehead Elementary School?
195 students attend Marblehead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Marblehead Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marblehead Elementary School?
Marblehead Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marblehead Elementary School offer ?
Marblehead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marblehead Elementary School part of?
Marblehead Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Marblehead Elementary School located?
Marblehead Elementary School is located in the Marblehead neighborhood of San Clemente, CA.
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