Viejo Elementary School
Tel:
(949)582-2424
- Viejo Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Viejo Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Viejo Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Viejo Elementary School is 0.45, 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 | #6013 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 18% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 to Viejo Elementary School is California Preparatory Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carl Hankey Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carl Hankey Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Juan Capistrano California Preparatory Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 176 students
0.0 miles
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)234-5317 0.0 9-12 176 - Mission Viejo Carl Hankey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 373 students
0.7 miles
27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)234-5315 0.7 K-5 373 - Mission Viejo Carl Hankey Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 237 students
0.7 miles
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)234-5315 0.7 6-8 237 - Mission Viejo Bathgate Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 648 students
1.2 miles
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949)348-0451 1.2 K-5 648 - Mission Viejo Esperanza Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 109 students
1.6 miles
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)830-5470 1.6 7-12 109
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