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Moulton Elementary

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 29851 Highlands Avenue, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-2008

(949) 234-5980 · moulton.capousd.org/

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9/10
#639
Rank 639 out of 5,722
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #647 · 89th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #578 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #802 · 86th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Laguna Niguel, Moulton Elementary consistently punches well above average in reading, math, and science — the kind of school that draws families who want strong academics without the pressure-cooker feel of a highly competitive magnet. The surrounding neighborhood is safe, suburban, and close to the coast, making it a genuinely pleasant place to raise kids, with beaches, parks, and the laid-back Orange County lifestyle just minutes away. Families who value a well-rounded elementary experience in a stable, community-minded setting tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

263 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
171 (65%)
Hispanic
39 (15%)
Multiple Races
22 (8%)
Asian
13 (5%)
African American
4 (2%)
Other
14 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged78 (30%)
Students with Disabilities56 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

538
Enrollment
26.6
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2380 · 61st percentile

129 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found