Wagon Wheel Elementary

30912 Bridle Path
Coto De Caza, CA 92679

(949)589-1953

wagonwheel.capousd.org/

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

431

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wagon Wheel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	46
Black	5
Asian	55
Two or More	46

White
279 (64.7 %)
Asian
55 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.7 %)
Two or More
46 (10.7 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)

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)589-1953
Website:	http://wagonwheel.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
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 82

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 61