At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
580
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
25%-40.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Ladera Ranch Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Ladera Ranch, California. The school enrolls 580 students. It is part of the Capistrano Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCapistrano Unified
County6059
CityLadera Ranch
ZIP92694
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060744011248
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment580
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.8%
Black / African American13.1%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races13.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
13.1%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
13.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.