- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
San Joaquin Elementary shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 063386005312 · Laguna Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 17:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
San Joaquin Elementary shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Joaquin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trabuco Hills
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- This school 221
San Joaquin Elementary
221 students
What this shows San Joaquin Elementary reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Joaquin Elementary compares
San Joaquin Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.