San Joaquin Elementary

221 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

San Joaquin Elementary is a public school located in the city of Laguna Hills, California, serving students within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. With a focus on foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, San Joaquin Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that prioritizes student well-being and inclusivity. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging participation in arts, technology, and physical education. By maintaining a close partnership with parents and the surrounding Laguna Hills community, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education in a safe and encouraging setting.

221

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Joaquin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	152
Black	1
Asian	22
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
152 (68.8%)
White
32 (14.5%)
Asian
22 (10.0%)
Two or More
13 (5.9%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)581-3450
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
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 23

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 43