- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harold Ambuehl Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744000692
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold Ambuehl Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold Ambuehl Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Ambuehl Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Harold Ambuehl Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060744000692 · San Juan Capistrano, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 23.1:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Harold Ambuehl Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Harold Ambuehl 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 324
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
324 students
What this shows Harold Ambuehl Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harold Ambuehl Elementary compares
Harold Ambuehl 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Harold Ambuehl 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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold Ambuehl 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 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
Del Obispo Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 22.1:1 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
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harold Ambuehl Elementary
How many students attend Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Ambuehl Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
30.8% of students at Harold Ambuehl Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harold Ambuehl Elementary is White at 55.9% 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 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harold Ambuehl Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Ambuehl Elementary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Harold Ambuehl 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.