VISTA DEL MAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Vista del Mar Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Capistrano Unified school district, located in San Clemente, CA with about 1,049 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Vista del Mar Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.
Vista del Mar Elementary, located in the master-planned Talega community of San Clemente, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic performance and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It benefits from its scenic coastal location and is deeply integrated into the surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families.
The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to both rigorous academics and character development. Vista del Mar emphasizes a holistic approach to education, offering a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and technology-integrated instruction. With an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong parental involvement, the school maintains a collaborative culture that aims to prepare students for middle school success while maintaining the friendly, small-town feel characteristic of San Clemente.
For more information, contact Vista del Mar Elementary at (949) 234-5950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
VISTA DEL MAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Clemente, CA with about 1,049 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Capistrano Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,049
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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 1,049 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VISTA DEL MAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.5%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.