- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mission Viejo, CA
Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Philip J. Reilly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744009745
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philip J. Reilly Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Philip J. Reilly Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philip J. Reilly Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744009745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Philip J. Reilly Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060744009745 · Mission Viejo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 21.1:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Philip J. Reilly Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Philip J. Reilly 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 421
Philip J. Reilly Elementary
421 students
What this shows Philip J. Reilly Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philip J. Reilly Elementary compares
Philip J. Reilly 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Two or More 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 7.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Philip J. Reilly 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 Philip J. Reilly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philip J. Reilly 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 Mission Viejo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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570 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
De Portola Elementary
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Castille Elementary
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482 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Viejo Elementary
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Montevideo Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philip J. Reilly Elementary
How many students attend Philip J. Reilly Elementary?
Philip J. Reilly Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip J. Reilly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip J. Reilly Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Philip J. Reilly Elementary?
17.5% of students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philip J. Reilly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Philip J. Reilly Elementary is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip J. Reilly Elementary?
Philip J. Reilly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Philip J. Reilly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Philip J. Reilly Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Mission 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 Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Philip J. Reilly 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.