Philip J. Reilly Elementary

reilly.capousd.org/

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Philip J. Reilly Elementary School, located in Mission Viejo, California, is a public school within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. It is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education, serving a diverse student body that includes general education students alongside those with specific special education needs. The school prioritizes a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the development of essential social and emotional skills, aiming to prepare every student for future success through personalized instruction.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and dedicated staff who work to foster an environment where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By integrating special education services into the broader school culture, Philip J. Reilly Elementary promotes a philosophy of acceptance and collaboration. Its location in Mission Viejo provides a quiet, family-friendly setting that supports the school’s efforts to maintain close partnerships with parents and the surrounding local community.

421

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	71
Black	10
Asian	32
Two or More	90
American Indian	3

White
215 (51.1%)
Two or More
90 (21.4%)
Hispanic
71 (16.9%)
Asian
32 (7.6%)
Black
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)454-1590
Website:	http://reilly.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 91

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 73