Enrollment
221
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laguna Hills, CA
San Joaquin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Joaquin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063386005312
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Joaquin Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Laguna Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Joaquin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Joaquin Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Laguna Hills, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386005312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Joaquin Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Joaquin Elementary
San Joaquin Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Laguna Hills, California, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 667 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Laguna Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valencia Elementary (525 students): San Joaquin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 25:1).
Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students) and El Toro High (1,902 students) alongside San Joaquin Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Joaquin Elementary compares
San Joaquin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 14.5%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, San Joaquin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saddleback Valley Unified, which includes San Joaquin Elementary.
$13,733
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Joaquin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Joaquin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Laguna Hills
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Joaquin Elementary
How many students attend San Joaquin Elementary?
San Joaquin Elementary has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laguna Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin Elementary is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Joaquin Elementary?
68.8% of students at San Joaquin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Joaquin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Joaquin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Laguna Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Joaquin Elementary?
San Joaquin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Joaquin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Laguna Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, San Joaquin Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Laguna Hills, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Laguna Hills on the city page.
Is San Joaquin Elementary a good school?
San Joaquin Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides San Joaquin Elementary, Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students), El Toro High (1,902 students), and Mission Viejo High (1,566 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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