- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trabuco Canyon, CA
Trabuco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Trabuco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063386005316
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trabuco Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Trabuco Canyon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Trabuco Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trabuco Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Trabuco Canyon, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386005316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Trabuco Elementary grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063386005316 · Trabuco Canyon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 18:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
Trabuco Elementary grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Trabuco 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 90
Trabuco Elementary
90 students
What this shows Trabuco Elementary reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trabuco Elementary compares
Trabuco Elementary is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 17.8%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Trabuco 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 Trabuco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trabuco 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 Trabuco Canyon
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trabuco Elementary
How many students attend Trabuco Elementary?
Trabuco Elementary has 90 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trabuco Canyon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trabuco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trabuco Elementary is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Trabuco Elementary?
21.6% of students at Trabuco Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trabuco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Trabuco Elementary is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Trabuco Canyon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trabuco Elementary?
Trabuco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Trabuco Elementary rank among elementary schools in Trabuco Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Trabuco Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Trabuco Canyon, 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 Trabuco 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.