Capistrano Elementary

web.empire.k12.ca.us/capistrano/default.htm

473 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Capistrano Elementary School is a public school located in Modesto, California, serving students as part of the Empire Union School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth and foundational learning. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional programs, Capistrano Elementary is deeply rooted in the local community, serving as a hub for student engagement and family partnership. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to provide a variety of activities that encourage student participation, collaboration, and character building. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school strives to maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive atmosphere for every child that walks through its doors.

473

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capistrano Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	341
Black	32
Asian	16
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
341 (72.1 %)
White
53 (11.2 %)
Black
32 (6.8 %)
Two or More
30 (6.3 %)
Asian
16 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Empire Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)521-8664
Website:	http://web.empire.k12.ca.us/capistrano/default.htm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 77

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 67