Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Juan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Juan Elementary serves the west part of San Juan Capistrano, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Juan Elementary School's student population of 662 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare our students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
School Rankings
San Juan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Juan Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#5271 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)31%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 San Juan Elementary School's ranking?
San Juan Elementary School is ranked #5271 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Juan Elementary School often compared to?
San Juan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philip J. Reilly Elementary School, Tijeras Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Juan Elementary School?
662 students attend San Juan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of San Juan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Juan Elementary School?
San Juan Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Juan Elementary School offer ?
San Juan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Juan Elementary School part of?
San Juan Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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