Enrollment
672
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Don Juan Avila Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Don Juan Avila Elementary
Don Juan Avila Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Aliso Viejo, California, enrolling 672 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.3% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the California average.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #245.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Aliso Viejo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Journey (617 students): Don Juan Avila Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.9:1 vs 26.8:1).
Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students) and San Juan Hills High (2,641 students) alongside Don Juan Avila 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 Don Juan Avila Elementary compares
Don Juan Avila 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capistrano Unified, which includes Don Juan Avila 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 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
- 2,740
- 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 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
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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Don Juan Avila Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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