Enrollment
249
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ORANGE COUNTY ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND ARTS DISTRICT·NCES 060224300688
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 · (949) 269-3291 · Orange County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL249 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.9:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
49 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 27 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 45 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 45 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 37 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (56) is 51% larger than its 5th grade class (37).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts this school | 249 | 19.7% | N/A |
| Stone Bridge Napa | 278 | 18.3% | N/A |
| Santa Barbara Charter Goleta | 269 | 24.5% | 47.5% |
| Loma Prieta Elementary Los Gatos | 259 | 13.5% | 75.9% |
| Novato Charter Novato | 269 | 16.0% | N/A |
| Aspen Elementary Thousand Oaks | 332 | 19.6% | 59.4% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 249 | #5,120 of 5,915 | #390 of 404 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.9:1 | #4,375 of 5,352 | #254 of 398 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.4% | #1,896 of 5,354 | #163 of 398 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.7% | #5,162 of 5,625 | #360 of 400 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
249
-32 (-11%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.9:1
was 28.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 249 | 10 | 24.9:1 | 20% (49) |
| 2023-24 | 223 | 9 | 24.8:1 | 22% (48) |
| 2022-23 | 249 | 9 | 27.7:1 | 22% (56) |
| 2020-21 | 281 | 10 | 28.1:1 | 16% (46) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts.
About Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is a low-enrollment elementary school found in Laguna Niguel, California. Classes run from kindergarten through 5, and the school has 249 students. The average for elementary schools in California is about 465 students, so this school is 46% smaller than average.
For district matters, Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts falls under Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District.
At Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts, White students make up 59% of the student body. After that, the student body is 22% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 7% Asian. Census figures show Orange County is about 43% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 59% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 10 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 24.9:1. This ratio sits 2.6 above the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 20%. That is 35 points below the 55% average for public schools in Orange County.
Federal survey data for Orange County show that the median household income is $116,289, roughly 44% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 649 public schools in Orange County, enrolling about 430,458 students in all.
The closest public school, Community Roots Academy, is less than a tenth of a mile from Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
NCES assigns Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 32 fewer students in 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 24.9 students per teacher, compared with 28.1 in 2020-21.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Laguna Niguel
- Community Roots AcademyElementary · 780 students
- Niguel Hills MiddleMiddle · 693 students
- John Malcom ElementaryElementary · 553 students
- Moulton ElementaryElementary · 538 students
- Laguna Niguel ElementaryElementary · 456 students
- Marian Bergeson ElementaryElementary · 423 students
Nearby schools
- Community Roots Academy0.1 mi · 780
- Niguel Hills Middle0.7 mi · 693
- Hidden Hills Elementary0.7 mi · 330
- Marian Bergeson Elementary1.3 mi · 423
- Laguna Niguel Elementary1.5 mi · 456
- George White Elementary1.6 mi · 378
Frequently asked questions
About Orange County Academy of Sciences and ArtsHow many students attend Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts enrolls approximately 249 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts serve?
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts have?
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
Student demographics at Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts are roughly 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is overseen by Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District in Orange County.
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