CAPISTRANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Capistrano Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Empire Union Elementary school district, located in Modesto, CA with about 496 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, Capistrano Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Capistrano Elementary School is a public school located in Modesto, California, serving students as part of the Empire Union School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth and foundational learning. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core instructional programs, Capistrano Elementary is deeply rooted in the local community, serving as a hub for student engagement and family partnership. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to provide a variety of activities that encourage student participation, collaboration, and character building. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school strives to maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive atmosphere for every child that walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Capistrano Elementary at (209) 521-8664 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Modesto, CA 95354-3243
(209) 521-8664
CAPISTRANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Modesto, CA with about 496 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Empire Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 496
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 496 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.7%
- White
- 16.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- 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.