Viejo Elementary

26782 Via Grande
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

viejo.capousd.org/

467 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Viejo Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Mission Viejo, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and building a tight-knit community. The campus environment emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, often supported by active parent involvement and a strong PTA that enhances the school’s extracurricular programming.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Located in a safe, suburban neighborhood, Viejo Elementary benefits from the resources and academic standards typical of the Saddleback Valley district, including a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning. By prioritizing both rigorous educational goals and character education, the school maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the local community, providing a solid foundation for students as they transition to middle school.

467

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viejo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	303
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
303 (65.0 %)
White
101 (21.7 %)
Two or More
51 (10.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)582-2424
Website:	http://viejo.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 104

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 77