- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aliso Viejo, CA
Don Juan Avila Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Don Juan Avila Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744008537
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Juan Avila Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Aliso Viejo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Juan Avila Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Juan Avila Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744008537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Don Juan Avila Elementary held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060744008537 · Aliso Viejo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 24.9:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Don Juan Avila Elementary held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Don Juan Avila Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 672
Don Juan Avila Elementary
672 students
What this shows Don Juan Avila Elementary reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Juan Avila Elementary compares
Don Juan Avila Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Asian 20.1%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Don Juan Avila Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Juan Avila Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Juan Avila Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Aliso Viejo
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Journey
Standard public school
617 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Vista Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Wood Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Juan Avila Elementary
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary?
Don Juan Avila Elementary has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aliso Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Juan Avila Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Juan Avila Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Juan Avila Elementary?
19.3% of students at Don Juan Avila Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Juan Avila Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Don Juan Avila Elementary is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Aliso Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Juan Avila Elementary?
Don Juan Avila Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Don Juan Avila Elementary rank among elementary schools in Aliso Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Juan Avila Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Don Juan Avila 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.