Castille Elementary

24042 Via la Coruna
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

castille.capousd.org/

482 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Castille Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of Mission Viejo, California, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible setting for its local community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—with social-emotional development. Castille Elementary typically benefits from strong parental involvement and active community support, which helps fund enrichment programs and school events. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining high standards for student achievement, Castille Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

482

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castille Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	97
Black	2
Asian	39
Two or More	89
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
253 (52.5%)
Hispanic
97 (20.1%)
Two or More
89 (18.5%)
Asian
39 (8.1%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)234-5976
Website:	http://castille.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 99

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 78