Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Capistrano Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capistrano Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capistrano Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capistrano Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#6347 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Capistrano Elementary School's ranking?
Capistrano Elementary School is ranked #6347 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Capistrano Elementary School?
468 students attend Capistrano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Capistrano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capistrano Elementary School?
Capistrano Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Capistrano Elementary School offer ?
Capistrano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Capistrano Elementary School part of?
Capistrano Elementary School is part of Empire Union Elementary School District.
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