Tijeras Creek Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tijeras Creek Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tijeras Creek Elementary School is 0.62, 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)70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
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?
70-74% 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 Tijeras Creek Elementary School?
312 students attend Tijeras Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tijeras Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tijeras Creek Elementary School?
Tijeras Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tijeras Creek Elementary School offer ?
Tijeras Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tijeras Creek Elementary School part of?
Tijeras Creek Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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