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Olivewood Elementary

23391 Dune Mear Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630Saddleback Valley Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
420
Students
Total enrolled
$14,959
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
22.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 44% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 420 students in grades KG–06 in Lake Forest, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,959 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Olivewood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Lake Forest, California, serving grades KG–06 with 420 students. The district invests $14,959 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Olivewood Elementary

420
Total Students
22.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution217 male · 203 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 340 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian5%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino85%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063386005310

Academic Outcomes at Olivewood Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 67th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92630

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,959Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,959
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,582
Student Support$2,842
Administration$1,795
Operations$2,244
Other$1,496
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,959 spent per student, an estimated $6,627 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
63%
State government
29.5%
Local (property tax)
62.5%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Foothill Ranch ElementaryMelinda Heights ElementaryRalph A. Gates DLI Magnet ElementaryPortola Hills Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita IntermediateSerrano IntermediateLa Paz IntermediateLos Alisos Intermediate
↓
High School
Trabuco Hills HighEl Toro HighMission Viejo HighLaguna Hills High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSaddleback Valley Unified →
Phone: (949)837-6682
NCES ID: 063386005310
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lake Forest seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Saddleback Valley Unified
High
Trabuco Hills High
2,579 students · 09–12
● 47 opp37% FRL
High
El Toro High
2,031 students · 09–12
● 47 opp49% FRL
High
Mission Viejo High
1,646 students · 09–12
● 47 opp41% FRL
High
Laguna Hills High
1,434 students · 09–12
● 55 opp53% FRL
Elem
Foothill Ranch Elementary
1,056 students · KG–06
● 47 opp27% FRL
Mid
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,041 students · 07–08
34% FRL
Mid
Serrano Intermediate
977 students · 07–08
● 47 opp48% FRL
Elem
Melinda Heights Elementary
959 students · KG–06
25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
23391 Dune Mear Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.