Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Morro Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Morro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Morro Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Motto
'Learning Together, Reaching for the Stars'
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
El Morro Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Morro Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Morro Elementary School's ranking?
El Morro Elementary School is ranked #465 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Morro Elementary School often compared to?
El Morro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, Top Of The World Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Morro Elementary School?
404 students attend El Morro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of El Morro Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Morro Elementary School?
El Morro Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Morro Elementary School offer ?
El Morro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Morro Elementary School part of?
El Morro Elementary School is part of Laguna Beach Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
Last Day of School - Minimum Day
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
First Day of School 2026
August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
Fall/Thanksgiving Break - School Sites Closed All Week - District Office Closed M-W
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Fall/Thanksgiving Break - School Sites Closed All Week - District Office Closed M-W
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
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