Portola Hills Elementary

19422 Saddleback Ranch Rd.
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

809 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Portola Hills Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Trabuco Canyon, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a focus on character development and student well-being. It serves a diverse student population, benefiting from a quiet, suburban environment that promotes a safe and focused learning atmosphere for its elementary-aged children.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in its academic performance and extracurricular offerings. Portola Hills provides a balanced approach to education, integrating modern technology with traditional instruction to prepare students for middle school. With its picturesque location near the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, the school often utilizes its surroundings to foster an appreciation for nature and outdoor exploration, making it a focal point for families residing in the Trabuco Canyon area.

809

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portola Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	126
Black	8
Asian	195
Two or More	125
Pacific Islander	1

White
354 (43.8%)
Asian
195 (24.1%)
Hispanic
126 (15.6%)
Two or More
125 (15.5%)
Black
8 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)459-9370
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 134

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 97