School Overview
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.
548
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Malcom Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White377
Hispanic59
Black3
Asian14
Two or More95
  • White
    377 (68.8 %)
  • Two or More
    95 (17.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    59 (10.8 %)
  • Asian
    14 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
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)248-0542
Website: http://johnmalcom.capousd.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 122
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Malcom Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten122
Grade 184
Grade 274
Grade 394
Grade 491
Grade 583
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Malcom Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25546.5%
Male29353.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)