Moulton Elementary

29851 Highlands Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

moulton.capousd.org/

538 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Moulton Elementary, located in the coastal community of Laguna Niguel, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. With a focus on preparing students for success in the 21st century, Moulton integrates a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities.

The campus benefits from a strong sense of community, bolstered by active parental involvement and a dedicated teaching staff committed to meeting the diverse needs of their students. By prioritizing collaborative learning and utilizing modern educational tools, Moulton Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel empowered to reach their full potential. Its location in Laguna Niguel provides an inviting setting that reflects the school's commitment to community pride and student well-being.

538

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moulton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	85
Black	5
Asian	35
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	1

White
331 (61.5%)
Hispanic
85 (15.8%)
Two or More
81 (15.1%)
Asian
35 (6.5%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)234-5980
Website:	http://moulton.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 125

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 93