School Overview
Viejo Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Mission Viejo, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and building a tight-knit community. The campus environment emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, often supported by active parent involvement and a strong PTA that enhances the school’s extracurricular programming.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Located in a safe, suburban neighborhood, Viejo Elementary benefits from the resources and academic standards typical of the Saddleback Valley district, including a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning. By prioritizing both rigorous educational goals and character education, the school maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the local community, providing a solid foundation for students as they transition to middle school.
447
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viejo Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White91
Hispanic303
Black1
Asian7
Two or More45
  • Hispanic
    303 (67.8%)
  • White
    91 (20.4%)
  • Two or More
    45 (10.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.6%)
  • Black
    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)582-2424
Website: http://viejo.capousd.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Viejo Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten90
Grade 170
Grade 275
Grade 374
Grade 470
Grade 568
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Viejo Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23251.9%
Male21548.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)