Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Morro Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Morro 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
Student Attention
School Overview
El Morro Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Morro Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Morro Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#527 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Morro Elementary School's ranking?
El Morro Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Morro Elementary School often compared to?
El Morro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Top Of The World Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Morro Elementary School?
416 students attend El Morro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of El Morro Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Morro Elementary School?
El Morro Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Morro Elementary School offer ?
El Morro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Morro Elementary School part of?
El Morro Elementary School is part of Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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