Rancho Canada Elementary

633 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rancho Cañada Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in Lake Forest, California, serving students in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff and a supportive parent community, Rancho Cañada emphasizes not only rigorous classroom instruction but also the development of character, creativity, and social-emotional growth, helping students become well-rounded learners.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school prides itself on offering a variety of enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities and community-building events that foster school spirit. Its location in the Winding Way neighborhood provides a safe and localized campus feel, making it a focal point for the families in the area. By integrating modern learning tools with traditional teaching values, Rancho Cañada Elementary maintains a reputation for being a stable, high-performing educational institution within the Lake Forest community.

633

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Canada Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	187
Black	9
Asian	119
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

White
252 (39.8%)
Hispanic
187 (29.5%)
Asian
119 (18.8%)
Two or More
65 (10.3%)
Black
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
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)768-5252
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 131

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 80