Lomarena Elementary School in Laguna Hills, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lomarena Elementary School is a suburban public school in Laguna Hills, California that is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District. It serves 497 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.6:1. Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

497 Students

22 Teachers

25100 Earhart Rd

Laguna Hills, CA 92653 View local requests

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Lomarena Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Cayuela

Mrs. Chutney

Mrs. David

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Lomarena Elementary School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

66%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lomarena Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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