Canyon Vista Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Vista Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Canyon Vista Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
12%

Hispanic
13%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
58%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Canyon Vista Elementary School?
484 students attend Canyon Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Canyon Vista Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Vista Elementary School?
Canyon Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Canyon Vista Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Canyon Vista Elementary School part of?
Canyon Vista Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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