- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mission Viejo, CA
Viejo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Viejo 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 060744000705
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viejo Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Viejo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viejo Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Viejo Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060744000705 · Mission Viejo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 23.5:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Viejo Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Viejo 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 447
Viejo Elementary
447 students
What this shows Viejo Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viejo Elementary compares
Viejo 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
White 20.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Viejo 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 Viejo 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viejo 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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704 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Bathgate Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
De Portola Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Castille Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Montevideo Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 21.1:1 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viejo Elementary
How many students attend Viejo Elementary?
Viejo Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viejo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Viejo Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% 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 Viejo Elementary?
42.2% of students at Viejo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viejo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Viejo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viejo Elementary?
Viejo 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 Viejo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Viejo Elementary ranks #12 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 Viejo 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.