El Morro Elementary

8681 North Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

www.lbusd.org/page.cfm?p524

404 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

El Morro Elementary, located in Laguna Beach, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Laguna Beach Unified School District. Situated along the scenic North Coast Highway, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment, and integrating the unique coastal character of Laguna Beach into its educational philosophy.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core academic standards with enrichment programs that encourage creativity and critical thinking. El Morro benefits from high levels of parental involvement and active community support, which help facilitate diverse extracurricular opportunities and resources for its students. With its focus on personalized instruction and character development, the school consistently aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

404

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Morro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	52
Black	2
Asian	26
Two or More	39
American Indian	3

White
282 (69.8%)
Hispanic
52 (12.9%)
Two or More
39 (9.7%)
Asian
26 (6.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Black
2 (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:	Laguna Beach Unified
Phone:	(949)497-7780
Website:	http://www.lbusd.org/page.cfm?p524
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 79

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 84