Trabuco Elementary

31052 Trabuco Canyon Rd.
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678

88 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Trabuco Elementary School, located in the scenic Trabuco Canyon area of Orange County, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Known for its intimate, neighborhood-focused atmosphere, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that caters to students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Because of its location in a more rural, tucked-away setting, the school is often noted for its tranquil campus and strong sense of community engagement, fostering close relationships between staff, parents, and students.

Academically, Trabuco Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth. The school prioritizes character development and student well-being, often leveraging its natural surroundings to enrich the learning experience. As part of a highly regarded district, it benefits from strong administrative support and resources, making it a popular choice for families seeking a smaller, nurturing elementary school experience away from the density of more urbanized suburban environments.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trabuco Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	15

White
50 (56.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (20.5 %)
Two or More
15 (17.0 %)
Asian
4 (4.5 %)
Black
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)858-0343
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 10