- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
San Juan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Juan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744000702
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Juan Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Juan Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
San Juan Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 060744000702 · San Juan Capistrano, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 23.6:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
San Juan Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Juan 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 662
San Juan Elementary
662 students
What this shows San Juan Elementary reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Juan Elementary compares
San Juan 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 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
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 10.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, San Juan 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 San Juan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Juan 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.
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
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Juan Elementary
How many students attend San Juan Elementary?
San Juan Elementary has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Juan Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Juan Elementary?
64.8% of students at San Juan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Juan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Juan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Juan Elementary?
San Juan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 San Juan Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan Elementary ranks #5 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 San Juan 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.