Serving 793 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Esencia 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Esencia's student population of 793 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 106% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Esencia 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Esencia?
793 students attend Esencia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Esencia students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esencia?
Esencia has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esencia offer ?
Esencia offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Esencia part of?
Esencia is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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