Valencia Elementary

25661 Paseo de Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

525 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Valencia Elementary School, located in the heart of Laguna Hills, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. The campus provides a comprehensive educational program designed to build strong foundations in core subjects while offering extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and social growth.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a collaborative culture focused on student success. Located on Paseo de Valencia, the school benefits from a quiet residential setting that emphasizes safety and a sense of neighborhood connection. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Valencia Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility in a diverse and inclusive learning atmosphere.

525

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

27.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valencia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	89
Black	6
Asian	61
Two or More	76

White
293 (55.8%)
Hispanic
89 (17.0%)
Two or More
76 (14.5%)
Asian
61 (11.6%)
Black
6 (1.1%)

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)830-3650
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 61

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 74