Hidden Hills Elementary

25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

hiddenhills.capousd.org/

327 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hidden Hills Elementary, located in the prestigious city of Laguna Niguel, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and character development. Its location in a quiet, upscale neighborhood provides a safe and focused atmosphere for students, contributing to its reputation as a cornerstone of the local community.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Hidden Hills Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent community. The school offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and extracurricular engagement. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive social culture, the school consistently strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining strong performance metrics that reflect the community's high standards for education.

327

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hidden Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	218
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	25

Hispanic
218 (66.7 %)
White
63 (19.3 %)
Two or More
25 (7.6 %)
Asian
15 (4.6 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)

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:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)495-0050
Website:	http://hiddenhills.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 72

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 61