JOHN MALCOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John Malcom Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Capistrano Unified school district, located in Laguna Niguel, CA with about 614 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 20 teachers, John Malcom Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Malcolm Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal city of Laguna Niguel, California, serving students in the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment, emphasizing academic excellence alongside the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves a diverse student body from the surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.
The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized learning strategies to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Beyond academics, John Malcolm Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and citizenship, often integrating programs that teach students values like responsibility, respect, and integrity. With its location in the heart of Orange County, the school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a collaborative local community that works together to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its elementary-aged children.
For more information, contact John Malcom Elementary at (949) 248-0542 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-4258
(949) 248-0542
JOHN MALCOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Laguna Niguel, CA with about 614 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Capistrano Unified
- Total Students:
- 614
- Teachers:
- 20.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 614 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN MALCOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.9%
- Two or more races
- 11.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.