- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kinoshita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kinoshita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744008540
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinoshita Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinoshita Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinoshita Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744008540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Kinoshita Elementary shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 060744008540 · San Juan Capistrano, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 18.9:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Kinoshita Elementary shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kinoshita 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 302
Kinoshita Elementary
302 students
What this shows Kinoshita Elementary reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinoshita Elementary compares
Kinoshita Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Kinoshita Elementary is less 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 Kinoshita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinoshita 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
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Del Obispo Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 22.1:1 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinoshita Elementary
How many students attend Kinoshita Elementary?
Kinoshita Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinoshita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinoshita Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinoshita Elementary?
87.3% of students at Kinoshita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinoshita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kinoshita Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinoshita Elementary?
Kinoshita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Kinoshita Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinoshita Elementary ranks #3 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 Kinoshita 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.