Carl Hankey Elementary

27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

chhawks.capousd.org/

321 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carl Hankey Elementary School, located in the Oso Viejo neighborhood of Mission Viejo, is a prominent K-8 school within the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse population of students and emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience. It is recognized for balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with a supportive environment that encourages social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition into high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Carl Hankey is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and its commitment to extracurricular enrichment. The school provides various programs that cater to different student interests, including technology integration, arts, and physical education. Its location in Mission Viejo contributes to a safe, suburban campus atmosphere, making it a focal point for families in the area who value a traditional, community-oriented educational setting.

321

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Hankey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	133
Black	2
Asian	24
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
133 (41.4 %)
White
114 (35.5 %)
Two or More
45 (14.0 %)
Asian
24 (7.5 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)234-5315
Website:	http://chhawks.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 59

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 61