How do these schools compare?
| Metric | El Morro Elementary | Thurston Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Laguna Beach, CA | Laguna Beach, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 404 | 524 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.2% | 16.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | El Morro Elementary | Thurston Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,407 | $29,407 |
| District | Laguna Beach Unified | Laguna Beach Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | El Morro Elementary | Thurston Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.8% | 70.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | El Morro Elementary | Thurston Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 404:1 | 262:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.2% | 16.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.