Don Juan Avila Elementary School serves 706 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (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 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 72%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Don Juan Avila Elementary School's student population of 706 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Don Juan Avila 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
21%
12%

Hispanic
18%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
47%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
706 students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Don Juan Avila Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Don Juan Avila Elementary School offer ?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Don Juan Avila Elementary School part of?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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