Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Capistrano Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Capistrano Avenue Elementary School?
422 students attend Capistrano Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capistrano Avenue Elementary School?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Capistrano Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Capistrano Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Capistrano Avenue Elementary School part of?
second year for my son first year for my daughter Mrs Cao- Garcia has been the best principal all the staff what can I say they are all so awesome!! I love this school
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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