Vista del Mar Elementary

vdmes.capousd.org/

734 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vista del Mar Elementary, located in the master-planned Talega community of San Clemente, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic performance and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It benefits from its scenic coastal location and is deeply integrated into the surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families.

The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to both rigorous academics and character development. Vista del Mar emphasizes a holistic approach to education, offering a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and technology-integrated instruction. With an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong parental involvement, the school maintains a collaborative culture that aims to prepare students for middle school success while maintaining the friendly, small-town feel characteristic of San Clemente.

734

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista del Mar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	517
Hispanic	100
Black	3
Asian	23
Two or More	91

White
517 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
100 (13.6 %)
Two or More
91 (12.4 %)
Asian
23 (3.1 %)
Black
3 (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)234-5950
Website:	http://vdmes.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 81

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista del Mar Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	141
Grade 5	153

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista del Mar Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	49.2%
Male	373	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)