J. H. McGaugh Elementary

mcgaugh.losal.org/

721 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J. H. McGaugh Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the coastal community of Seal Beach, California. As part of the Los Alamitos Unified School District, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, commitment to rigorous standards, and a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is a central pillar of the local community, known for its active parent involvement and collaborative atmosphere. Beyond its core curriculum, McGaugh offers a variety of enrichment programs, including music, arts, and technology, aimed at fostering well-rounded students. With a focus on preparing children for middle school and beyond, the faculty and staff work to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that consistently earns the school recognition as a California Distinguished School.

721

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. H. McGaugh Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	194
Black	12
Asian	59
Two or More	101
Pacific Islander	3

White
352 (48.8%)
Hispanic
194 (26.9%)
Two or More
101 (14.0%)
Asian
59 (8.2%)
Black
12 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Los Alamitos Unified
Phone:	(562)799-4560
Website:	http://mcgaugh.losal.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 150

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 112