Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Lago Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Lago Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Del Lago Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Del Lago Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Lago Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2889 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Lago Elementary School's ranking?
Del Lago Elementary School is ranked #2889 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Del Lago Elementary School often compared to?
Del Lago Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Lago Elementary School?
355 students attend Del Lago Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Del Lago Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% 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 Del Lago Elementary School?
Del Lago Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Del Lago Elementary School offer ?
Del Lago Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Del Lago Elementary School part of?
Del Lago Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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