Castille Elementary

24042 Via la Coruna
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

castille.capousd.org/

505 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Castille Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of Mission Viejo, California, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible setting for its local community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—with social-emotional development. Castille Elementary typically benefits from strong parental involvement and active community support, which helps fund enrichment programs and school events. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining high standards for student achievement, Castille Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

505

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castille Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	107
Black	1
Asian	43
Two or More	85
American Indian	1

White
268 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
107 (21.2 %)
Two or More
85 (16.8 %)
Asian
43 (8.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)234-5976
Website:	http://castille.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 98

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 88