Arroyo Vista Elementary

23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

arroyovista.capousd.org/

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arroyo Vista Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the master-planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and vibrant, community-oriented atmosphere. It places a significant emphasis on creating a nurturing environment that fosters both intellectual growth and character development, often utilizing modern instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, Arroyo Vista is known for its active parent involvement and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities that help round out the student experience. The campus is situated in a safe, suburban setting that benefits from the family-friendly nature of the surrounding Orange County area. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transition and beyond, the school consistently maintains high standards of excellence, making it a preferred choice for families residing within the Rancho Santa Margarita area.

498

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arroyo Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Asian	56
Two or More	82

White
288 (57.8 %)
Two or More
82 (16.5 %)
Hispanic
70 (14.1 %)
Asian
56 (11.2 %)
Black
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)234-5951
Website:	http://arroyovista.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 99