Wood Canyon Elementary

woodcanyon.capousd.org/

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wood Canyon Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Aliso Viejo, 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 known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive campus culture that emphasizes both character development and scholastic achievement. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a collaborative community environment, which frequently results in high levels of parental involvement and enrichment opportunities for students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wood Canyon Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The campus offers various programs designed to foster student growth in technology, the arts, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining rigorous standards and promoting a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school consistently aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond, making it a cornerstone of the local Aliso Viejo neighborhood.

423

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wood Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	150
Black	6
Asian	43
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
165 (39.0 %)
Hispanic
150 (35.5 %)
Two or More
57 (13.5 %)
Asian
43 (10.2 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)448-0012
Website:	http://woodcanyon.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 64