Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wagon Wheel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 80%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wagon Wheel Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wagon Wheel Elementary School is 0.50, 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)80%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Wagon Wheel Elementary School?
424 students attend Wagon Wheel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wagon Wheel Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wagon Wheel Elementary School?
Wagon Wheel Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, 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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