Los Coyotes Elementary

Los Coyotes Elementary serves 576 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in La Palma, a well-established community in Orange County. With 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26.2 to 1, which is fairly typical for California elementary schools. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning an impressive 8.4 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 94th percentile statewide at #602 out of 9,566 California elementary schools.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 86% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while an outstanding 87% meet or exceed standards in mathematics. These strong results reflect both effective instruction and the supportive educational environment. Los Coyotes Elementary draws from a stable, affluent neighborhood where the median household income reaches $110,028 and half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The community's low poverty rate of just 6.1% indicates families have resources to support their children's education. Home values averaging $868,400 reflect the desirability of this suburban Orange County location. Located on Moody Street in this large suburban setting, Los Coyotes Elementary benefits from being part of a community that clearly values education and provides students with a strong foundation for academic success.

The student-teacher ratio at Los Coyotes Elementary is 26.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.