Don Juan Avila Elementary

26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

djaes.capousd.org/

672 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Don Juan Avila Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the master-planned community of Aliso Viejo, California, within the Capistrano Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, supportive community environment. It frequently earns high marks for its test scores and student performance metrics, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Orange County.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to character education. The campus is known for its active Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which plays a significant role in funding classroom resources, organizing community events, and fostering strong parental involvement. Located near the scenic Wood Canyon area, the school benefits from a peaceful suburban setting that contributes to a safe and focused learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

672

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don Juan Avila Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	104
Black	1
Asian	135
Two or More	114
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
313 (46.6%)
Asian
135 (20.1%)
Two or More
114 (17.0%)
Hispanic
104 (15.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Black
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)349-9452
Website:	http://djaes.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 138

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 105