School Overview
Oso Grande Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the master-planned community of Ladera Ranch, California, and is part of the Capistrano Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, community involvement, and a supportive learning environment. It benefits from its location within a family-oriented neighborhood, often drawing active parent participation and fostering a close-knit school culture that prioritizes student development and social-emotional growth.

The school is recognized for its commitment to integrating modern educational practices with a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academics alongside enrichment opportunities. As a key institution within Ladera Ranch, Oso Grande emphasizes the "Capistrano Unified" standard of excellence, focusing on preparing students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. With its strategic location on Sienna Parkway, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, maintaining a reputation for high test scores and dedicated faculty who focus on meeting the diverse needs of their student population.
916
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oso Grande Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White640
Hispanic76
Black5
Asian72
Two or More122
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    640 (69.9 %)
  • Two or More
    122 (13.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    76 (8.3 %)
  • Asian
    72 (7.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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)234-5966
Website: http://osogrizzlies.capousd.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 152
Grade 1 138
Grade 2 143
Grade 3 163
Grade 4 145
Grade 5 175

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oso Grande Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten152
Grade 1138
Grade 2143
Grade 3163
Grade 4145
Grade 5175
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oso Grande Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female44648.7%
Male47051.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)