Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Top Of The World Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Top Of The World Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Top Of The World Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Rankings
Top Of The World Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Top Of The World Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Top Of The World Elementary School's ranking?
Top Of The World Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Top Of The World Elementary School often compared to?
Top Of The World Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Morro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Top Of The World Elementary School?
552 students attend Top Of The World Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Top Of The World Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Top Of The World Elementary School?
Top Of The World Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Top Of The World Elementary School offer ?
Top Of The World Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Top Of The World Elementary School part of?
Top Of The World Elementary School is part of Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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