San Juan Elementary School
Tel:
(949)493-4533
- San Juan Elementary School serves 775 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (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 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- San Juan Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- San Juan Elementary School's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 775 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- San Juan Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 28:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Juan Elementary School is 0.38, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5047 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 21% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.64 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to San Juan Elementary School is Bridges Community Day (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harold Ambuehl Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Juan Capistrano Bridges Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 11 students
0.1 miles
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)234-5302 0.1 7-12 11 - San Juan Capistrano College And Career Advantage Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: 8-12
0.1 miles
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)234-9464 0.1 8-12 n/a - San Juan Capistrano Junipero Serra High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 131 students
0.3 miles
31422 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)489-7216 0.3 9-12 131 - San Juan Capistrano Harold Ambuehl Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 419 students
0.8 miles
28001 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)661-0400 0.8 K-5 419 - San Juan Capistrano Capistrano Virtual/home Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 107 students
1.1 miles
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)234-9374 1.1 K-8 107
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Schools all over the country have closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, forcing educators and parents to switch to online learning strategies. Read on to learn where to start with homeschooling and for helpful resources for learning at home.
As public schools in the United States continue to increase in their racial, ethnic, economic, and religious diversity, some districts need to rethink their holiday celebrations in a manner that is inclusive and respectful of all people.
As schools around the country close for two weeks or more, parents find themselves asking some tough questions. Read on to learn about the current and future impact of COVID-19 on students in public schools.
