TOP OF THE WORLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Top of the World Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Laguna Beach Unified school district, located in Laguna Beach, CA with about 596 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, Top of the World Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Top of the World Elementary School (TOW), located in the scenic hills of Laguna Beach, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Laguna Beach Unified School District. Known for its academic excellence and strong community atmosphere, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Perched at a high elevation, the campus is often noted for its striking ocean views and its integration into the surrounding residential neighborhood, providing a tranquil and focused environment for young learners.
The school is widely recognized for its robust educational programs, which emphasize a well-rounded curriculum that balances rigorous academics with the arts, technology, and character development. TOW benefits from active parent involvement and a strong partnership with the local community, which helps support various extracurricular activities and enriched learning opportunities. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, Top of the World Elementary consistently maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing schools in the region.
For more information, contact Top of the World Elementary at (949) 497-7790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2099
(949) 497-7790
TOP OF THE WORLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Laguna Beach, CA with about 596 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Total Students:
- 596
- Teachers:
- 25.6
- 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 596 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TOP OF THE WORLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.7%
- Two or more races
- 11.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.