PALISADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Palisades Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Capistrano Unified school district, located in Capistrano Beach, CA with about 482 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Palisades Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Palisades Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Capistrano Beach, is a TK–5 campus within the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its picturesque setting near the Pacific Ocean, the school fosters a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It is widely recognized for maintaining a strong academic focus while emphasizing character development, providing students with a well-rounded educational foundation in a supportive and safe environment.
Beyond its core curriculum, Palisades Elementary is noted for its active parent involvement and community engagement, which help facilitate various enrichment programs and school events. The school leverages its unique location to integrate environmental awareness into the student experience, encouraging curiosity and stewardship. By balancing traditional academic rigor with social-emotional learning, Palisades aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.
For more information, contact Palisades Elementary at (949) 496-5942 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624-1399
(949) 496-5942
PALISADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Capistrano Beach, CA with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Capistrano Unified
- Total Students:
- 482
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 482 students
- White
- 59.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.5%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.