Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ladera Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ladera Ranch 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
School Overview
Ladera Ranch Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ladera Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ladera Ranch Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#418 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ladera Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ladera Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Ladera Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oso Grande Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ladera Ranch Elementary School?
605 students attend Ladera Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ladera Ranch Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladera Ranch Elementary School?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ladera Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ladera Ranch Elementary School part of?
Ladera Ranch Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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