Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cielo Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cielo Vista Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cielo Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cielo 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4528 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Cielo Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Cielo Vista Elementary School is ranked #4528 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cielo Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Cielo Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trabuco Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cielo Vista Elementary School?
488 students attend Cielo Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cielo Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cielo Vista Elementary School?
Cielo Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cielo Vista Elementary School offer ?
Cielo Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cielo Vista Elementary School part of?
Cielo Vista Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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