Palisades Elementary

26462 Via Sacramento
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

palisades.capousd.org/

332 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palisades Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Capistrano Beach, is a TK–5 campus within the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its picturesque setting near the Pacific Ocean, the school fosters a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It is widely recognized for maintaining a strong academic focus while emphasizing character development, providing students with a well-rounded educational foundation in a supportive and safe environment.

Beyond its core curriculum, Palisades Elementary is noted for its active parent involvement and community engagement, which help facilitate various enrichment programs and school events. The school leverages its unique location to integrate environmental awareness into the student experience, encouraging curiosity and stewardship. By balancing traditional academic rigor with social-emotional learning, Palisades aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

332

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palisades Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	89
Asian	4
Two or More	55
American Indian	3

White
181 (54.5%)
Hispanic
89 (26.8%)
Two or More
55 (16.6%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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)496-5942
Website:	http://palisades.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 69

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palisades Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palisades Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	44.6%
Male	184	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)