Bathgate Elementary

27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

bathgate.capousd.org/

593 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bathgate Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Mission Viejo, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates both rigorous core curriculum and enrichment programs. Its location in a quiet, residential neighborhood contributes to a tight-knit campus atmosphere that is heavily supported by an active parent-teacher organization, making it a focal point for the local community.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on fostering character development alongside student achievement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bathgate offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to cater to diverse student interests, helping children build confidence and social skills. With its consistent performance in state testing and a reputation for high standards, Bathgate Elementary remains a preferred choice for families in the Mission Viejo area looking for a supportive and high-achieving educational foundation for their children.

593

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bathgate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	98
Black	12
Asian	56
Two or More	125
Pacific Islander	3

White
299 (50.4 %)
Two or More
125 (21.1 %)
Hispanic
98 (16.5 %)
Asian
56 (9.4 %)
Black
12 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)348-0451
Website:	http://bathgate.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
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 116

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 104