Moulton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laguna Niguel, California 92677 · Capistrano Unified
#542 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#7911 of 50,301 nationally
About Moulton Elementary
Moulton Elementary is a public elementary located in Laguna Niguel, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 538 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 542nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 538.
There are 9 schools in Laguna Niguel; Moulton Elementary ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Moulton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Moulton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Community Roots Academy
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
780 students · 2.7 km away
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
249 students · 2.7 km away
Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students · 2.9 km away
Hidden Hills Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students · 3.1 km away
Top of the World Elementary
Laguna Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 3.3 km away
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students · 3.6 km away
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 3.6 km away
Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 3.7 km away
Canyon Vista Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students · 3.7 km away
George White Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 3.8 km away
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Van Buren Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Moulton Elementary a good school?
Moulton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #542 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Moulton Elementary rank in California?
Moulton Elementary ranks #542 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #7911 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Moulton Elementary?
Moulton Elementary had 538 students in 2025.
Is Moulton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Moulton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Moulton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Moulton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.