Enrollment
310
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
Del Obispo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Obispo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744000690
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Obispo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Obispo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Obispo Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Obispo Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Obispo Elementary
Del Obispo Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Juan Capistrano, California, enrolling 310 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,091 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #349.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (37%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Juan Capistrano's elementary schools, it stands alongside San Juan Elementary (662 students): Del Obispo Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23.6:1).
Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students) and San Juan Hills High (2,641 students) alongside Del Obispo Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Del Obispo Elementary compares
Del Obispo Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 37.4%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Del Obispo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capistrano Unified, which includes Del Obispo Elementary.
$14,421
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Del Obispo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Obispo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Juan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Kinoshita Elementary
Standard public school
302 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Capistrano Home/Virtual
Alternative education program
82 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Del Obispo Elementary
How many students attend Del Obispo Elementary?
Del Obispo Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Obispo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Obispo Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Obispo Elementary?
57.1% of students at Del Obispo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Obispo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Obispo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Obispo Elementary?
Del Obispo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Obispo Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Obispo Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano on the city page.
Is Del Obispo Elementary a good school?
Del Obispo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Del Obispo Elementary, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.
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