San Juan Elementary

31642 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

sanjuan.capousd.org/

697 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Juan Elementary, located at 31642 El Camino Real in San Juan Capistrano, is a historic and highly regarded institution within the Capistrano Unified School District. As one of the oldest schools in the region, it serves as a cornerstone of the local community, blending a rich, multi-generational heritage with a commitment to modern academic standards. The campus is known for its welcoming, small-school atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and involved families.

The school is particularly celebrated for its dual-language immersion program, which draws students from across the district who are eager to develop bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Beyond its core curriculum, San Juan Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and cultural enrichment, often leveraging its location near the historic San Juan Capistrano Mission to provide students with unique learning opportunities. With a focus on inclusive education and academic excellence, the school remains a vital hub for fostering both scholarly growth and community spirit in Orange County.

697

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Juan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	550
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
550 (78.9 %)
White
110 (15.8 %)
Two or More
32 (4.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)493-4533
Website:	http://sanjuan.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 149

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for San Juan Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	149
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for San Juan Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	342	49.1%
Male	355	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)