Los Perales Elementary

Los Perales Elementary is a primary school of intimate scale in Moraga, California, operated by Moraga Elementary, works with 366 students in grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 465 students per school, that is 21% leaner than typical.

Across the 4 schools in Moraga Elementary (1,805 students total), Los Perales Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Los Perales Elementary logs that the largest single group is White at 46%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 23% Asian, 20% multiracial, 10% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 22.9:1. The state averages about 22.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 2% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is lower than Contra Costa County's rate of about 45%.

With demographic context factored in, Los Perales Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 78.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 82.4%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Contra Costa County put median household income runs about $127,229, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Contra Costa County's 280 public schools (combined enrollment of about 167,423 students), Los Perales Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Orinda Intermediate, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Los Perales Elementary at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 78.7%.

Los Perales Elementary operates from a commuter-belt location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Los Perales Elementary has shrank 10%, going from 405 students in 2018 to 366 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 61% to 46%.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.