Canyon Vista Elementary

27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

canyonvistacrocs.capousd.org/

533 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Canyon Vista Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Aliso Viejo, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. The campus is situated in a quiet, suburban neighborhood and is well-regarded by local families for its active parent-teacher association and commitment to fostering a collaborative community atmosphere.

The school is recognized for its comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities in technology, arts, and physical education. Canyon Vista prioritizes student engagement through modern instructional practices, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school seeks to provide a well-rounded educational foundation for its diverse student body within the Aliso Viejo area.

533

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	65
Asian	87
Two or More	90

White
291 (54.6%)
Two or More
90 (16.9%)
Asian
87 (16.3%)
Hispanic
65 (12.2%)

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)234-5941
Website:	http://canyonvistacrocs.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 129

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 73