Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Hankey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Hankey Elementary serves the northwest part of Mission Viejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Hankey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carl Hankey Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Motto
Small School - Big Difference
School Rankings
Carl Hankey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Hankey Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1681 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Hankey Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Hankey Elementary School is ranked #1681 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carl Hankey Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Hankey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bathgate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carl Hankey Elementary School?
284 students attend Carl Hankey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Carl Hankey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Hankey Elementary School?
Carl Hankey Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carl Hankey Elementary School offer ?
Carl Hankey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Hankey Elementary School part of?
Carl Hankey Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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