Community Roots Academy
Community Roots Academy is a mid-sized public educational campus located in Laguna Niguel, CA. Administered by Community Roots Academy District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 780 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 49.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 13.5% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 105 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 29292 Crown Valley Pkwy. in Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Community Roots Academy serves families zoned within the Community Roots Academy District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 501 |
| Hispanic | 116 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Two or More | 112 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White501 (64.2%)
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Hispanic116 (14.9%)
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Two or More112 (14.4%)
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Asian46 (5.9%)
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American Indian4 (0.5%)
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Black1 (0.1%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Community Roots Academy District |
| Phone: | (949)831-4272 |
| Website: | http://www.learningcommunities.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 780 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 49.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 105 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 91 |
| Grade 1 | 94 |
| Grade 2 | 93 |
| Grade 3 | 94 |
| Grade 4 | 94 |
| Grade 5 | 88 |
| Grade 6 | 79 |
| Grade 7 | 74 |
| Grade 8 | 73 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 388 | 49.7% |
| Male | 392 | 50.3% |