EL MORRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
El Morro Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Laguna Beach Unified school district, located in Laguna Beach, CA with about 471 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, El Morro Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
El Morro Elementary, located in Laguna Beach, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Laguna Beach Unified School District. Situated along the scenic North Coast Highway, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment, and integrating the unique coastal character of Laguna Beach into its educational philosophy.
The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core academic standards with enrichment programs that encourage creativity and critical thinking. El Morro benefits from high levels of parental involvement and active community support, which help facilitate diverse extracurricular opportunities and resources for its students. With its focus on personalized instruction and character development, the school consistently aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.
For more information, contact El Morro Elementary at (949) 497-7780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1032
(949) 497-7780
EL MORRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Laguna Beach, CA with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 471 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL MORRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.