At a glance
Reported students
508
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533
Arroyo Vista Elementary: 508 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20:1
What the reported data says about Arroyo Vista Elementary
Arroyo Vista Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rancho Santa Margarita. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Capistrano Unified. NCES reports 508 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.1%) and multiracial (17.9%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arroyo Vista Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.1%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black0.4%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Capistrano Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Concordia Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
533 reported students
Canyon Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
533 reported students
Castille Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
482 reported students
Moulton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
John Malcom Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
553 reported students
Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
Public schools near Arroyo Vista Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tijeras Creek Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 315 | 0.8 mi |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 421 | 1.2 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 487 | 2.3 mi |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 950 | 2.4 mi |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County Elementary · Charter · Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District | KG–05 | 704 | 2.5 mi |
| Castille Elementary Elementary · Capistrano Unified | KG–05 | 482 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arroyo Vista Elementary
What grades does Arroyo Vista Elementary serve?
Arroyo Vista Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Capistrano Unified.
How many students attend Arroyo Vista Elementary?
Arroyo Vista Elementary reported 508 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arroyo Vista Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 508 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arroyo Vista Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Capistrano Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arroyo Vista Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arroyo Vista Elementary in?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is part of Capistrano Unified, based in San Juan Capistrano, CA, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arroyo Vista Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tijeras Creek Elementary (0.8 mi), Philip J. Reilly Elementary (1.2 mi), Cielo Vista Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.