Harold Ambuehl Elementary

28001 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

ambuehl.capousd.org/

308 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, located in San Juan Capistrano, California, is part of the Capistrano Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded academic curriculum that aligns with California state standards. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment where both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of students are prioritized.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Harold Ambuehl is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various programs designed to support student growth, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative learning practices to prepare students for middle school success. Its location in the heart of San Juan Capistrano allows the school to utilize the surrounding local environment to enhance the educational experience, making it a neighborhood staple focused on fostering a supportive foundation for its young learners.

308

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	96
Black	2
Asian	10
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
161 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
96 (31.2 %)
Two or More
38 (12.3 %)
Asian
10 (3.2 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)661-0400
Website:	http://ambuehl.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 54

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	42.5%
Male	177	57.5%

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