WAGON WHEEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wagon Wheel Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Capistrano Unified school district, located in Coto De Caza, CA with about 426 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Wagon Wheel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.
Wagon Wheel Elementary School, located in the gated community of Coto de Caza, California, serves as a focal point for the local residential area within the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, consistently achieving high rankings within the district and the state. Its curriculum is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating enrichment programs that cater to the diverse interests of its student body.
Beyond its academic rigor, Wagon Wheel is noted for its tight-knit community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school benefits from a high level of support from the local Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which funds various extracurricular activities, school events, and facility enhancements. With a campus that mirrors the scenic, tranquil environment of Coto de Caza, the school provides a safe and structured setting that encourages student growth, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Wagon Wheel Elementary at (949) 589-1953 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Coto De Caza, CA 92679-5360
(949) 589-1953
WAGON WHEEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Coto De Caza, CA with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Capistrano Unified
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 14
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- 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 426 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAGON WHEEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.