Ladera Ranch Elementary

29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

lres.capousd.org/

580 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ladera Ranch Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the master-planned community of Ladera Ranch, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the award-winning Capistrano Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and a supportive parent community. The campus features modern facilities and emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with enrichment programs, including music, technology, and physical education.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban culture of Ladera Ranch, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and family-oriented activities. With a focus on social-emotional learning and character development, Ladera Ranch Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve personal growth alongside their academic milestones. The school benefits from active parent-teacher association (PTA) involvement, which helps fund additional resources, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide events that define the "Ladera experience."

580

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ladera Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	85
Black	3
Asian	68
Two or More	88

White
336 (57.9%)
Two or More
88 (15.2%)
Hispanic
85 (14.7%)
Asian
68 (11.7%)
Black
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)234-5915
Website:	http://lres.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 104