At a glance
Reported students
780
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
780
Community Roots Academy: 780 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Community Roots Academy
Community Roots Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Laguna Niguel. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Community Roots Academy District. NCES reports 780 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Community Roots Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.2%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black0.1%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Community Roots Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts Elementary · Charter · Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District | KG–05 | 249 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hidden Hills Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 330 | 0.7 mi |
| Marian Bergeson Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 423 | 1.3 mi |
| George White Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 378 | 1.5 mi |
| Laguna Niguel Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 456 | 1.5 mi |
| Moulton Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 538 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Community Roots Academy
What grades does Community Roots Academy serve?
Community Roots Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Community Roots Academy District.
How many students attend Community Roots Academy?
Community Roots Academy reported 780 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 745 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Community Roots Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 780 students and 49.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Community Roots Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Community Roots Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Community Roots Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Community Roots Academy in?
Community Roots Academy is part of Community Roots Academy District, based in Laguna Niguel, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Community Roots Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts (under 0.1 mi), Hidden Hills Elementary (0.7 mi), Marian Bergeson Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.