La Madera Elementary

554 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Madera Elementary, located in Lake Forest, California, is a public school serving students within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically offers a comprehensive K-6 curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment, aiming to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, La Madera is recognized for its strong emphasis on parent and community involvement, which plays a central role in its campus culture. The school generally provides a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their interests, while maintaining a focus on creating a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and character growth among its diverse student body.

554

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Madera Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	184
Black	2
Asian	86
Two or More	72
Pacific Islander	1

White
209 (37.7%)
Hispanic
184 (33.2%)
Asian
86 (15.5%)
Two or More
72 (13.0%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)770-1415
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
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 60

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for La Madera Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for La Madera Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	48.7%
Male	284	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)