Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santiago Steam Magnet 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 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santiago Elementary serves the west part of Lake Forest, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santiago Steam Magnet 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 Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
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)
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Santiago Steam Magnet 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 Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Madera Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School?
517 students attend Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School?
Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School part of?
Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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