Chaparral Elementary School
Tel:
(949)234-5349
- Chaparral Elementary School serves 795 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Chaparral Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Chaparral Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 795 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 795 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Chaparral Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #652 out of 9584 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 70% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chaparral Elementary School is California Preparatory Academy (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ladera Ranch Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ladera Ranch Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 769 students
0.7 miles
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949)234-5915 0.7 K-5 769 - Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1533 students
0.7 miles
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949)234-5922 0.7 6-8 1533 - Ladera Ranch Oso Grande Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1137 students
1.2 miles
30251 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949)234-5966 1.2 K-5 1137 - Mission Viejo Bathgate Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 660 students
1.3 miles
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)348-0451 1.3 K-5 660 - Mission Viejo Carl Hankey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
1.3 miles
27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)234-5315 1.3 K-5 385
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