Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wagon Wheel Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wagon Wheel Elementary serves the northeast part of Trabuco Canyon, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagon Wheel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wagon Wheel Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wagon Wheel Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagon Wheel Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#228 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
White
59%
20%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagon Wheel Elementary School's ranking?
Wagon Wheel Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wagon Wheel Elementary School often compared to?
Wagon Wheel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Flores Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wagon Wheel Elementary School?
441 students attend Wagon Wheel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wagon Wheel Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wagon Wheel Elementary School?
Wagon Wheel Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wagon Wheel Elementary School offer ?
Wagon Wheel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wagon Wheel Elementary School part of?
Wagon Wheel Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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