Melinda Heights Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA SchoolScore™ F (40.9)
  • 950 Students
  • 33.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 28.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (949)888-7311 Phone
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Melinda Heights Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ F (40.9)
950
Students
33.7
Teachers
28.2:1
Student:Teacher
(949)888-7311
Phone

Melinda Heights Elementary is a public school administered by the Saddleback Valley Unified district in Rancho Santa Margarita, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 950 students enrolled; a 28.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
950.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 103% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
28.19:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 26% worse
Free Lunch %
27.8%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 56% better
School Details
School Name
Melinda Heights Elementary
NCESSCH ID
063386007200
State School ID
CA-3073635-6114888
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Provision 2
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
21001 Rancho Trabuco
City
Rancho Santa Margarita
State
California
ZIP Code
92688
County
Orange County
Metro Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0640
State Leg. Upper
06038
State Leg. Lower
06071
Latitude
33.6578
Longitude
-117.61444
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
950
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.7
Teachers FTE
📐
28.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 264 27.8%
Not Applicable 97 10.2%
District Info
District Name
Saddleback Valley Unified
LEAID
0633860
State LEA ID
CA-3073635
Phone
(949)586-1234
Website
http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mission Viejo
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$476,457K
Federal Revenue
$33,260K
State Revenue
$169,743K
Local Revenue
$273,454K
Total Expenditure
$414,108K
Instruction Exp.
$243,269K
Support Services
$115,364K
Other Current Exp.
$9,238K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Melinda Heights Elementary

1
Trabuco Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Elementary
1.4 mi
2
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Rancho Santa Margarita · Middle
1.8 mi
3
Portola Hills Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Elementary
1.8 mi
4
Cielo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary
1.8 mi
5
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary
2 mi
6
Trabuco Hills High
Mission Viejo · High
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Melinda Heights Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Melinda Heights Elementary?
950 students are enrolled at Melinda Heights Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Melinda Heights Elementary have?
Melinda Heights Elementary has 33.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 28.2:1.
What grades does Melinda Heights Elementary serve?
Melinda Heights Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is Melinda Heights Elementary a charter school?
Melinda Heights Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Melinda Heights Elementary located in?
Melinda Heights Elementary is located in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Melinda Heights Elementary belong to?
Melinda Heights Elementary is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified school district.
How much does Saddleback Valley Unified spend per student?
The Saddleback Valley Unified district spends approximately $435,903,158 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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